Topic sentences

Topic sentences are always nice thing to have at the beginning of your essay. They inform the reader of what you're going to talk about and gives them a basic outline of your thoughts. I think, however, that sometimes they're not the best approach to certain writing. I like to think that a little attention getter wouldn't hurt anyone. Sometimes, talking about something related to a topic, perhaps a story, is a good way to grab your reader. Once you've done that, in my opinion, you can tell them straight forward what your piece is really about. If those first couple of sentences are extremely boring, then you already lost your reader. Topic sentences are essential, but placing them in the right place can be the deal breaker.