Readers Don't Read Stories. They Read People.
Many new writers assume the reader's first question is obvious: What happens next? They worry about pace, intrigue, mysteries and whether the exciting should happen sooner. I think the truth is much simpler. Readers fall in love with people, and if they enjoy the company they'll happily follow them almost anywhere.
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