EPISODE · Apr 18, 2025 · 26 MIN
Episode 161 - Ways to give readers what they want.
from Essential Guide to Writing a Novel · host James Thayer
Readers want five things in a story, three of which are right in the beginning. Here's a discussion of how to deliver those five things. Plus, a character's thoughts are the least interesting aspect of a story. How can we show what a character is thinking without entering her mind?Support the showBuy the master class.
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