Beginnings say as much about who begins them as they do about what they begin.
Journalists and writers, of professional kind or independent and online, take very seriously the ledes they produce and how others see them.
It’s very likely that I have had harsher scrutiny for ledes I’ve written than for anything else, and it’s even more likely you’ve found the same. Thusly, I’ve gotten lots of lede lessons through the years, particularly those with a bite or two that are worth sharing.
Below, lessons I’ve learned about crafting a strong lede. Share your own, so I can add to this list.
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