5 effective hooks to get people interested in what you say
First, Let’s talk about what a “hook” is. It’s the first thing you say that grabs attention.
It should be:
♦ so interesting that people can’t ignore it
♦ short and snappy (around 10 words or less)
♦ extra good if it talks about something your audience cares about.
Here are 5 kinds of hooks I use:
1) How I Did It
♦ Share how you did something.
♦ Make it simple so others can do it too.
Example: “How I changed from a teacher to a writer.”
2) Teach Something
♦ Teach people something new.
♦ Most of my posts are about teaching.
Example: “10 important facts about LinkedIn.”
3) Say Something Different
♦ Say something surprising to get attention.
♦ Some people might not agree, but that’s okay.
Example: “It’s hard to balance work and life.”
4) Tell a Big Secret
♦ Say something shocking.
♦ But make sure it’s true, or people won’t trust you.
Example: “I didn’t know about my divorce until it happened.”
5) Make a List
♦ Lists are the best kind of posts on LinkedIn.
Example: “5 great ways to get people interested in what you say.”
I hope you understand.
