8 Elements That Get Readers Invested in Your Story – by Stefan Emunds…

I don’t usually post writing advice but this is good.

Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog

on Live Write Thrive:

Readers don’t just invest money but also time and effort. They suspend their disbelief and invest trust—meaning, they give you, the writer, the benefit of the doubt that you will deliver on your story promise.

They invest intellectually by figuring out clues and blinds, twists and turns, and they foresee climaxes. Last but not least, they invest emotionally by rooting for story char...