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Edit Post #22102 Initial revision almost 5 years ago
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Answer A: What kind of effect can the name of a place or character have on a reader?
Remember, names can also throw a reader out of the story if it is difficult to read or pronounce. You want the story to flow, and if you have a name that makes the reader slow down too much you may lose them. You can also end up with varying pronunciations by readers depending on the spelling. Which ...
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over 7 years ago
Answer A: How To Define The Compelling Need Of My Reader
I have worked with NYTimes Best Sellers. I know many authors. If the writer is bored so will be the reader. You cannot market your book to fame. It doesn't work. What you have to do is create something someone wants to read, and once having read, want more. Compelling characters, interesting plot, we...
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over 7 years ago