Chunky Raccoon Stuck In Grate Rescued By Local Authorities
In my mind this lead is great. It is
simple and to the point, bringing you in with a bit of light-hearted fun. In a
world with war, political embarrassments (on all sides of the spectrum), and
monthly mass-shootings I feel like a dumb story about a fat raccoon needs more
attention. Luckily the author, Hilary Hanson, has a good grasp on the language
and uses it better than the story deserves.
This is a great lead because of the
word usage. Using words that have unique sounds can really help pull a reader
in. That may sound odd but stand-up comedians say the same thing about their
career. Hard “k” sounds can add punch to a joke that may have none. Leads that
can grab attention from the reader when it probably does not earn it by merit,
is an important skill to learn.
For those looking for a career in
news reporting, you may need to acquire this skill to get recognition. In the
beginning of your career you will most likely not be covering some
earth-shattering news. You will start off with fluff pieces, so learn the ins
and outs of fluff pieces.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great lead. The writer made it a playful article that would attract people to read it. It's unfortunate that hate and crime is constantly on the news.
Good luck!
I agree with Gina. This is a good lead. I also think having the skill to write a play on words is invaluable in a writing career.
ReplyDeleteI love the word "chunky" here. Such an interesting choice! Rarely would that word ever be used in professional writing but it works perfectly here!
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