Why do readers read? Is it just for entertainment? To escape everyday life? Or is there a deeper need?
What is it about story that keeps us captivated from beginning to end?
It helps to understand why stories are so impactful and precisely what readers are hungry for when they turn to a book.
In this throwback episode from Season 3, we're going into the mind of your reader, and what they want when they turn to your story.
We'll explore what the reader is actually responding to when he forgets about the real world and gets entranced by the world on the page.
So you can use this intel to craft your story.
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#113: How To Write Exposition Without Boring Your Reader
112: 3 Tips For Writing Dynamic Dialogue
#111: How to Structure A Scene in 3 Acts
#110: 3 Powerful Ways To Show Character Emotion
#109: Your Top 5 Character Questions Answered
#108: 3 Things Published Authors Do Differently
#107: How to Write A Short Story In 3 Easy Steps
#106: How to Develop A Consistent Writing Practice
#105: Four Questions To Ask Before You Quit Writing
#104: Five Episodes to Sharpen Your Writer's Toolkit
#103: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Writing Creative Non-Fiction
#102: Five Secrets About Your Antagonist You Should Know
#101: A Four-Step Strategy For Self-Editing Your Story
#100: Five Common Plot Problems You Can Avoid
#99: How to Nail Down Your Story In 3 Simple Sentences
#98: Should You Hire An Editor?
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