Do you love a good story? So do I. Some stories have you hooked on the first paragraph, some on the first sentence or even the first word! How do writers manage to grab your attention that way? If you can grab your reader's attention early in your story they are probably going to read the entire thing because they simply have to know how it ends. But how can you do it? There are several ways.

.For your first word use something shocking or unexpected.

.Make your first sentence or paragraph display an exciting or frightening theme.

.Introduce your first character quickly with something about them that's quirky, mysterious or inviting.

.Build your story without any unnecessary delays, boring intervals lose readers.

.Be sure to remain true to your original point of view to avoid confusion.

.Tell your story like a master storyteller, picture stories around a campfire.

.Make it sound like you personally know everything that happened.

.Have some unexpected twists and turns early in the plot.

.Use realistic dialogue whenever you can, it engages readers.

.Show don't tell, have your characters interacting with their environment.

.Learn how to use description efficiently and effectively.

.Create believable, living characters readers can love or hate

.Tie up the lose ends

.Make the ending a surprise, whether positive or negative, make it satisfying to the reader.

There are other ways, but these are a good start.