How to Write Headlines Your Readers Can’t Resist

Tips for starting your post, your ad, or your email with a headline that’s so good, your readers will take it everywhere (even swimming).

Make them curious

Curiosity is bad for cats, but good for people. Write something odd, or unexpected, and your readers will want to find out more about it.

One way to do this is to put two or three things together in a new way. Or, combine subjects that don’t seem to belong together at all.

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The Pajamas, The Lizard Brain, and the Employee Manual. Certainly a strange combination.  The only way to find out what it’s about is to read on.

Ask a question (without a clear answer)

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Make a big promise

Tell people you’ve got secret, long-lost, or critical information.

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Announce something new or solve a big problem

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Appeal to self-interest

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