NO! Don't do it!
Okay, now that I have your attention, what were you thinking when you read that line above?
No, what? Don't do what? Why? What does that have to do with the title?
When you approach an editor with your manuscript you want it to stand out above the others. Open with a bang to grab that editor's attention. Remember the key is to get their attention so they'll want to read more. A great way to do this is opening with lines filled with emotion, as done above. Maybe the line you use is suspenseful. Maybe it asks a curious science question. All these should grab the editor's attention and they will want to read more.
Once you've gotten that far, it's up to you to follow through. Keep that story interesting. Make that article answer fun questions or provide amazing facts. If you make your manuscript stand out, you have a good chance of keeping the editor's attention. And that is definitely a great start.
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