Everyone wants to read writers' stuff...right?
RIGHT???
Wrong.
Well...it's complicated. Truth is, this episode's catchy title is really about what writers can do to make their writing more interesting. Using Steven Pressfield's 2016 book, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t: And Other Tough-Love Truths to Make You a Better Writer https://www.amazon.com/Nobody-Wants-Read-Your-Tough-Love/dp/1936891492 Barbara talks about what every reader should have in mind when they're crafting their prose so that the next time they ask someone to read their work, they'll be met with an enthusiastic "You betcha!"
Chapters
00:00 Engaging Readers: The Importance of Getting Noticed
01:27 The Power of the First Sentence: Hooks and Attention
02:25 Cultivating Empathy for the Reader
03:24 Narrative Nonfiction: Blending Fact and Fiction
05:22 Overcoming Writer's Block with Writing Prompts
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