Read the following paragraph and underline the topic sentences.
Professional writers begin by trying to interest readers. They never start by saying, "How can I avoid making mistakes?" They ask themselves his question instead:"How can I make people pay attention to what I am saying and take my writing seriously?" Good writers want to be correct. They know that if they use incorrect spelling, sloppy punctuation, erratic grammar, and rough syntax, they will destroy te effect of their writing - just as a pianist who hits a few wrong notes will destroy the effect of a Beethoven concerto. But professional writers never assume that correctness is enough in itself. They want o engage readers and keep them engaged.
Professional writers begin by trying to interest readers.
