How to start your descriptive writing!
🔥 Want to hook your reader from the first line?
🎬 Video Summary: Sizzling Starts – 6 Ways to Begin Your Story
This video shows you six creative ways to begin a story that instantly grabs the reader’s attention:
Start with Action – Jump straight into the moment.
E.g., “The door slammed shut behind me.”Start with Dialogue – Begin with a character speaking.
E.g., “I told you not to open that box!”Start with a Question – Make the reader curious.
E.g., “Have you ever seen a shadow move on its own?”Start with a Sound – Use onomatopoeia to set the scene.
E.g., “Bang! The glass shattered across the floor.”Start with a Feeling or Thought – Let us inside the character’s head.
E.g., “I knew I’d regret this.”Start with Humour – Begin with something funny to hook the reader.
E.g., “If there was a prize for worst first date, I’d already have a trophy.
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🔥 Want to hook your reader from the first line?
In this video, you’ll learn 6 powerful ways to start your descriptive writing with impact. These are called Sizzling Starts – and they help you grab the examiner’s attention from the very beginning.
Watch the video and take notes on the different techniques. Then, choose one and try writing your own opening paragraph using it.
✍️ Try one of these sizzling starts:
Start with action – throw the reader into the moment.
Start with sound – make the scene come alive.
Start with dialogue – add a voice straight away.
Start with a question – make the reader think.
Start with description – create vivid imagery.
Start with a thought or feeling – build connection.
🎯 Challenge: After watching, write your own first paragraph using one of the strategies. Can you use imagery, a strong verb, or a simile?