(Originally published April 4, 2022)

Hey, Storyteller!

Why do you write stories? For the one you are working on right now, what is your ultimate goal?

Ask a hundred writers, and you’ll get almost as many answers, but there is one goal we all share: to hook readers and keep them turning pages. Whether you write fiction, memoir, or nonfiction that uses stories to make its point, the secret boils down to this: you need to make readers feel like they are part of the story.

In this video, you’ll discover the secret weapon, a method designed to immerse readers in your story so well, they feel like they are living the adventure with your characters. We’ll discuss what that method is, define a few other terms, then talk about what to do and what to avoid in your story to grab and hold readers’ attention.