Learn how to write a compelling essay introduction that captures attention. Discover expert tips for crafting the perfect intro and starting your essay strong. Writing an essay introduction can feel ...

A good introduction goes a long way toward establishing your expertise and getting the audience excited to meet you. But... one thing is for sure – you don’t want to leave your intro up to the person ...

Picture this disaster: You’ve spent hours and hours prepping your speech and researching your topic and now, the big day has arrived and it’s your moment to step onstage. The emcee/host takes the mic ...

The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish ...

(Editor’s note: “How to Write Short: Word Craft for Fast Times” is the fourth in a series of writing and language books written by Poynter’s Roy Peter Clark and published by Little, Brown, beginning ...