Is Your Novel Boring? Here's How to Tell
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It's such a difficult question to answer, and one you often can't answer yourself as the writer: is your novel boring? The tips in this video can help you determine if your novel is engaging readers in the way you intend or if it is boring and making the reader put it down. It is super important to ensure your novel is intriguing readers from beginning to end whether you plan to pursue traditional or self-publishing!
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HOW TO TELL IF YOUR NOVEL IS BORING:
00:56 - You switch storylines too frequently
01:56 - You rely too much on action
03:45 - The story lacks emotional stakes
04:58 - The plot is predictable
07:08 - Your characters are thin
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