[header] How to write introductions [title] Begin with a quote to give weight to your argument. [step] This hook works well in both personal writing and academic essays as long as you choose an appropriate quote. For instance, avoid using inspirational quotes in an academic paper, but one may be appropriate for something more personal, such as a blog post. 
[substeps] Make sure the quote is related to your argument. It should lead into what you're saying in your introduction.