In this episode, I'm exploring 5 reasons why readers might stop reading a novel. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in the episode:[01:50] Reason #1: Nothing meaningful happens in the opening pages.[04:15] Reason #2: It’s hard to connect with the point of view characters.[06:30] Reason #3: Readers don’t know what kind of story they’re reading.[09:40] Reason #4: Readers have seen the same thing before. [12:30] Reason #5: Readers don't care what happens next.[15:45] Final thoughts and episode recapFollow & Review in Apple PodcastsAre you following my podcast? If not, I want to encourage you to do that today so that you don't miss an episode! Especially because I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not following the show, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. So, click here to follow this show in Apple Podcasts!If you're already a follower, and if you enjoy the show, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. These reviews help other writers find my podcast and they’re also super fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thanks in advance!Links mentioned in this episode:Workshop: How to Hook Readers in Your First 5 PagesEp. 7 - 5 Questions to Help You Craft Compelling CharactersEp. 2 - How to Choose the Best Genre for Your StoryEp. 16 - Genre Conventions vs. Tropes: What's the Difference?FREE QUIZ: Take this 30-second quiz to get a custom action plan that'll help you move from stuck writer to published author!Support the show👉 Looking for a transcript? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, scroll down below the episode player until you see the transcript.

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