#56: 5 Reasons Why Readers Stop Reading

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 recap

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Workshop: How to Hook Readers in Your First 5 Pages
• Ep. 7 - 5 Questions to Help You Craft Compelling Characters
• Ep. 2 - How to Choose the Best Genre for Your Story
• Ep. 16 - Genre Conventions vs. Tropes: What's the Difference?

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