The opening paragraph has three parts – the setup the problem the fix.
We are going to leave behind sentences that start with “I am …”, “I love…” or “I enjoy…” and look at things from a different perspective.
One of mine was Silver Pixie -- it's playful, cheeky and also lets people know I love my cropped silver hair ...
it's showing a bit of my personality right from the beginning. it might be a quote from a favorite film or book or it might be the first half of a sentence ...
Boston's coastal location means it does get severe storms, including nor'easters, blizzards and the occasional hurricane.
Many area towns were built in the 18th century and most feature central squares surrounded by small businesses and residential neighborhoods.
Rates of smoking and obesity are low, so the metro area has low mortality from heart disease and low rates of hypertension.
Because traffic congestion is a serious problem in the city, many locals use the region's excellent subway system or walk or bicycle to work.
you want to write something that leaves the reader wanting to find out more ...
one of mine began, 'Show don't tell' in your profile summary...
Basically if you're smart, we have a tee that'll make you laugh. And random people in the grocery store who will stop you and ask you where you got your shirt.
Eritrea Criteria: (ii)(iv) Located at over 2,000 m above sea level, the capital of Eritrea developed from the 1890s onwards as a military outpost for the Italian colonial power.
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