What Does the Reader Need to Know Next? Writing Stronger Novels

What keeps a novel interesting after the premise stops being new?

In this episode, I share the most important question to ask yourself while writing, no matter what genre you're writing. I also analyze why some novels start out strong but struggle to sustain themselves to the end.

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Overthinking Couch Topics:

• novel architecture
• unnecessary subplots
• repetitive scenes
• the infamous middle-of-a-book sag
• writing stamina
• reader engagement
• why you should NOT think of yourself as a "brand"

• What a Good Boy - Barenaked Ladies
• Storyblocks AI transparency statement - Storyblocks
• Pick a Lane: The Key to Reaching the Right Readers - Writing Break
• Home : America's Editor - Let's work together.
• More Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks.