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Dr. Michael Longinow: How to write a lead line

Dr. Michael Longinow: How to write a lead line

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The first sentence is usually the hardest, but if you don't immediately pull readers in, they'll ditch you. Today I sit down with my former journalism professor, Dr. Michael Longinow, who unpacks the secrets of crafting a winning lead line.

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