How to write a powerful first sentence
“Your first sentence is an audition” says Josh Spector.
Even though Josh is not a musician he was speaking my language with that opening line!
Writing is a vital skill for any entrepreneurial musician to develop. Everyone writes, even if it’s not one of their main outputs. And being able to write in a clear and concise manner is worth the time it takes to master that important skill.
(This reminds me of a wonderful quote by French philosopher Blaise Pascal: “I have made this longer than usual because I have not had time to make it shorter.”)
I highly recommend this article from Josh Spector on how to open any piece of writing. In it Josh covers:
How the job of your first sentence is to get readers to read your next sentence
Why it should open a loop in your reader’s mind
Why it’s important to mention exactly what your audience wants right off the bat
A suggested technique for writing (Spoiler: You don’t have to start at the beginning!)
Josh packs a lot of actionable advice into a short article and it is very worth three of your minutes.