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How to Get Readers & Make Them Comment
Poke them where they hate it
They say getting people to react to your writing takes skill.
And it does. But not writing skill.
Knowing what the reader wants — or, in many cases, very much does not want — and using your title to tickle that tender spot is all you need.
The rest is psyche-taunting filler fluff you can pound out in about twenty minutes.
Ready-to-use titles sure to draw readers to your comments section
Your Writing Isn’t at All Interesting: Prove Me Wrong
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No one can deny the temptation of someone else’s disinterest. It’s why people like George Harrison with his no-attachments enlightenment and the guy who never looked at you in the hallway at school were so magnetic. “You don’t trouble yourself with my existence, and I find that … irresistible.”
Once the reason behind the person’s dismissiveness is uncovered, the dogged, tactical pursuit of their interest can begin.
“You’re shunning attachments? I will make you love me.”
“My writing isn’t interesting, you say? We’ll see about that.”
