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Can psychology explain how writers write books with massive fandoms? Think Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson or Jennifer Lynn Barnes' The Inheritance Games. If you're writing a novel, these 4 techniques we find in The Lightning Thief might help make readers fall in love - or even get obsessed - with your book!
Like this? I have other story case studies in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLte6jZwxpFsV57Cq2Oz5aBD-5JHH61clv
Check out my corresponding substack article: nicolewilbur.substack.com/p/rick-riordan-reader-pleasure-and
Jennifer Lynn Barnes' talk about the psychology of fiction: youtube.com/watch?v=DQ-nyXKpCR0&t=1s
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00:00 Why we like books
03:10 Technique #1: Pleasure buttons
06:10 Technique #2: Gossip
10:57 Technique #3: Supercharged engagement
14:00 Technique #4: Fantasy
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Can psychology explain how writers write books with massive fandoms? Think Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson or Jennifer Lynn Barnes' The Inheritance Games. If you're writing a novel, these 4 techniques we find in The Lightning Thief might help make readers fall in love - or even get obsessed - with your book!
Like this? I have other story case studies in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLte6jZwxpFsV57Cq2Oz5aBD-5JHH61clv
Check out my corresponding substack article: nicolewilbur.substack.com/p/rick-riordan-reader-pleasure-and
Jennifer Lynn Barnes' talk about the psychology of fiction: youtube.com/watch?v=DQ-nyXKpCR0&t=1s
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why we like books
03:10 Technique #1: Pleasure buttons
06:10 Technique #2: Gossip
10:57 Technique #3: Supercharged engagement
14:00 Technique #4: Fantasy
💻 M Y A U T H O R N E W S L E T T E R :
Say yes to a party in your inbox: nicolewilbur.substack.com
💬 L E T ' S C O N N E C T 💬
Website | nicolewilbur.com
Pinterest | https://pin.it/3jx8lbC
I'm Nicole Wilbur and on my channel, I review craft books, share my writing journey, and break down popular books to mine insights on how to write a better one of my own. If that sounds good to you, hit suscribe!
