Starting a sentence with an -ing word is grammatically correct. But inexperienced writers may start too many sentences with -ing words, which makes their writing repetitive and dull. Additionally, using introductory -ing words can result in confusing sentence structures. For clarity, it’s often better to avoid using -ing words to start a sentence.

Starting a sentence with an "-ing" word is grammatically correct. But inexperienced writers tend to start too many sentences with "-ing" words, which makes their writing repetitive and dull or can lead to a confusing sentence structure.

The verbs start and begin can be followed by an infinitive or – ing form, usually without a difference in meaning. For example, you can say I started to work or I started working to mean the same thing. Similarly, they began to cook and they began cooking also have the same meaning.

Starting a sentence with a verb in an -ing form is perfectly valid and acceptable. If properly used, it sounds dramatic and professional. Example: Running through the crowd I didn't pay enough attention and didn't spot the robber. As for what you propose - it sounds fine, but I'd omit the first comma, thus writing: