Listen "Help Your Reader Care"
Episode Synopsis
Why is your protagonist making the decisions they’re making in the story? If you want your reader to care about what happens next, the best way is to answer three essential questions about your protagonist's motivation. You can’t guarantee someone will like your book, but you can increase the chances that a reader will connect with your story. Links:Take the quick quiz and find out your best next step toward writing your novel: https://hellowriters.net/quizWant to learn more about book coaching? Visit https://hellowriters.net/servicesAbout:Stephanie Dethlefs is a writer, certified book coach, teacher, and lifelong avid reader. She is the author of the middle grade novel Unspoken and numerous published essays and articles. She lives in Pacific NW Washington with her family, two cats and a spunky pup. Follow Stephanie on Instagram for more writing-related (and, sometimes dog-related) stories! https://instagram.com/hellowriters
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