The Hook Formula That Makes Readers Stop Scrolling (And Actually Notice You)

The stupidly simple trick to make your writing impossible to ignore

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You’ve heard it a thousand times: “Start with a hook.”

But how? It’s not easy writing a first sentence that actually hooks the reader. We’ve all been there. Crafting something clever, hitting publish with hope in your heart… and then? Deathly silence. No clicks. Not even a pity comment from your mum.

You’re left wondering if your words slipped on an invisibility cloak.

After lots of experiments (and over 600 articles). I’ve discovered there are proven ways to write hooks that work.

Let me show you one of my favourites. The Boomerang Hook. A sharp little beast that zips out, grabs your reader mid-scroll, and yanks them right back into your content like it’s the last slice of pizza.

But this isn’t a theoretical essay. It’s a walk-through. I’ll give you real examples, simple steps, and the exact way to use this hook today. Because your words deserve to grab attention and get remembered.

Here’s the Boomerang Hook in action:

If you don’t write consistently your readers will forget you exist.