9 Attention-Grabbing Headline Formats That Get 10x Click

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Har Narayan
2 min readAug 9, 2022
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Most writers fail to make attention-grabbing headlines.

The reader’s first impression is the headline, and if your headline sucks? No one would click on your headline, it doesn't matter how valuable your content is or how much time and effort you’ve put into the content. It just doesn't matter.

That’s why creating great headlines is so important for any content. However, creating a great headline is an art, it’s a skill that you learn along the way. But what if I told you, I’ll give you the 9 attention-grabbing headlines formats that can boost your Medium profile by 10x speed? I often use these formats for my Medium post.

These all are proven formats.

I’ll give you two examples in one format so that you can relate better. So all you need is to change only the topic, and the formats will be the same.

Here is how —

How to [Blank] Without [Objectionable Action]

Examples —

  • How to double your writing speed without lowering its quality.
  • How to start an online business without buying any expensive courses.

How to [Do Something] Like a Boss

Examples —

  • How to write a boss.
  • How to make money like a boss.

13 Ways to [Do Something] When [Situation]

Examples —

  • 13 ways to write effectively when you’ve zero motivation.
  • 13 ways to overcome writer’s block when it gets more difficult.

7 [Adjective] Facts [Person/Audience] Should Know

Examples —

  • 7 harsh realities about online writing every writer should know.
  • 7 myths about Medium every Medium writer should know.

9 Quotes from/by [Famous Person] That Will [Desired Result]

Examples —

  • 9 quotes by Stephen King that will change the way you think about writing.
  • 9 quotes by steve jobs that will change the way you think about business.

17 [Blank] That Will Change Your Life

Examples —

  • 17 amazing books that will change your life.
  • 17 money mindset that you’ll change your life.

15 Things You Didn’t Know About [Person/Thing]

Examples —

  • 15 things you don’t know about best-selling author James Patterson.
  • 15 things you don’t know about billionaire Elon musk.

Warning: [Blank]

Examples —

  • Warning: Writing is not for you.
  • Warning: You’re not going to become a millionaire by writing online.

[Question/Problem] Here’s How to Fix It

Examples —

  • Not making money online? Here’s how you can fix it.
  • Not getting views on your post? Here’s how you can fix it.

Final Touch

And there are so many you can create.

You can make so many variations using this format, the only changes will be in your topic. So, try creating/practicing more headlines using this format.

Practice makes you perfect.

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