Summary:
Have you ever picked up a book at 10pm and been so enthralled, the next thing you know, it’s 3am, and you’re approaching the last few pages?
If you have experienced this, then you know the exhilarating feeling of being totally in the author’s thrall and how rare it is to connect so deeply with a book that you simply cannot put it down. Never mind how you feel the next day. Any author who kept you up all night reading deserves to have you make that early morning walk of shame to the coffee maker.
But if you’re an author, or planning to be, what you really want is to have your reader pull an all-nighter for YOU.
In episode #139 of The Author’s Corner, Robin reveals a simple-but-not-necessarily-easy four step process to keep your reader hooked.
Key takeaways:
- The rare experience of never wanting to put a book down
- Why connecting with your reader is so important
- The science behind connecting through a book
- Four tips to develop a strong connection with your reader
- The role of empathy and vulnerability
- And more!
About Robin Colucci:
Robin Colucci is the principal founder of World Changing Books. With over 3 decades of experience in journalism and the publishing industry, she is a multi-hyphenated professional—she’s a guide, mentor, and strategist for thought leaders ready to see their expertise and ideas become a lasting legacy that changes the world.
Under Robin’s expert guidance, World Changing Books has helped authors—from CEOs, astronauts, and Nobel laureates to emerging voices—secure over $6.3 million in advances in a mere 4 years. These authors have successfully landed deals with “Big 5” publishers, won prestigious awards, and earned bestseller statuses everywhere from Amazon to The New York Times.
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