1. You can start with a short (four to five word max.) effective sentence. ex. Her hair shone gold.

2. Start with an interesting metaphor or simile. ex. The wolf was a tornado, changing the lives of all who crossed his path.

3. start with an interesting question for the reader to ponder. ex. Who could have though that a simple trip to Grandma’s house could end in tragedy?

4. Start with the subordinate clause or other complex sentence form. ex. Through the road to Grandma’s house was spooky, Red skipped along with an airof confidence.

5. Start with dialogue. ex. “Where are we off to this pleasant, early morning” questioned the Wolf as he encountered Red along the path.

6. Use a string of adjective (describing) ex. Tall, dark, and with an air of confidence, the woodsman entered the house.

7. Start with a description of the setting. ex. A bird is singing in the distance, trees sway in a gentle beeze lifting the heads of flowers in a ful bloom. The sun shines down, warming the face of Red as she traveled the path to Grandma’s house.

8. Start with a stratling statement (fact). ex. Two million Americans can recite the story of Little Red Riding Hood! Another 1.2 million cannot recite it but at least remember the plot.

9. Start with a riddle. ex. Who has big eyes, big teeth and is dressed in Grandma’s clothes? Yes, you guessed it, the Big Bad Wolf.

I hope this can help you a little.

Is that any good for a start?