The contrast/surprise hook is the one I keep coming back to. Subverting the obvious expectation in the first sentence earns the reader's attention without having to work too hard. Good breakdown.
People spend weeks refining their core message and approximately two seconds on the headline. It’s a remarkable way to ensure your finest work remains entirely confidential.
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The curiosity and eloquence sections are the two I keep coming back to bc those are the ones that don't feel like tactics.... they feel like genuine human instincts being named out loud 🤍 "Finally someone said it" is rllly just what happens when you write smth true enough that people feel seen by it.
Sending you a DM bc I'd love to have an open conversation abt this.... hope you're open to it 😄
Great read! Thanks for sharing!
glad you liked it!
Excellent post. I subscribed, shared, recommended, and will take your advice!
thanks so much Kristen! hope it helps :)
@Neal you nailed it with this piece. It's a masterpiece that will last a life time.
This will always be my referral piece when writing hooks.
that really makes my day to read that. thanks so much
@Neal O'Grady hey champ, so glad to see you’re here.
An absolute masterpiece. Very detailed & very informative. Will keep an eye on your next posts. ;)
Thanks Deepjoy!
This was a fantastic read thank you for making this!
Practicing what you preach here, super valuable thanks! I've saved this for inspiration.
really useful, saved for later! thank you, Neal!
Good insight 😌 Can i translate part of this article into Spanish with links to you and a description of your newsletter?
Yeah totally! Thanks for asking
Awesome 🔥🔥
I learned a lot
Amazing post. subscribed you.
The contrast/surprise hook is the one I keep coming back to. Subverting the obvious expectation in the first sentence earns the reader's attention without having to work too hard. Good breakdown.
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People spend weeks refining their core message and approximately two seconds on the headline. It’s a remarkable way to ensure your finest work remains entirely confidential.
I would be very interested in learning more about your success on Substack. I am new to Substack. Please give me some feedback on my Home Page and Posts and how I can improve.
The curiosity and eloquence sections are the two I keep coming back to bc those are the ones that don't feel like tactics.... they feel like genuine human instincts being named out loud 🤍 "Finally someone said it" is rllly just what happens when you write smth true enough that people feel seen by it.
Sending you a DM bc I'd love to have an open conversation abt this.... hope you're open to it 😄