Once there was a family that decided to go on a road trip. They had planned everything meticulously, but halfway through, their car broke down in the middle of nowhere. There was no cell phone signal, and they had to rely on each other to figure out a solution. The kids found some old tools in the trunk, and the father, with the help of his family, managed to fix the car just enough to get to the nearest town. It was a story of family unity and problem - solving that really grabbed everyone's attention when they shared it later.
One element is a unique situation. For example, like in the story where a family found a hidden treasure in their attic. It has to be something out of the ordinary. Another is strong emotions. If a family overcomes a great loss together, like the death of a beloved family member and how they supported each other, it can be attention - grabbing. Also, a bit of mystery can help, such as a family having a strange visitor every night and they finally figure out who it is.
First, find an angle that's fresh and interesting. Maybe it's a local connection to a big issue or a hidden side of a common event. Then, structure your story with a compelling beginning, detailed middle, and a strong conclusion. Use active voice and short sentences to keep it engaging.
The first line is like the gateway to the story. It has to be engaging. If it starts with something like 'He was just an ordinary man.', it might not be as appealing as 'The man with the scar on his face held a secret that could destroy the world.' The latter makes you eager to find out what that secret is and keeps you reading.
Splendid was similar to resplendent, gorgeous, magnificent, wonderful, brilliant, glorious, gorgeous, bright, beautiful, rich, gorgeous, gorgeous, brilliant, and so on.
The synonymous words of great momentum were: great fanfare, magnificent mountains and rivers, all-powerful wind and clouds, swallowing mountains and rivers, vast seas, ten thousand horses galloping, magnificent, heroes achieving success, and majestic.