How to Write Irresistible Books that Readers Devour
Russell Nohelty
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Every author dreams of crafting stories that captivate readers from the first page to the last, but what makes a book truly unputdownable? Bestselling author and publishing expert Russell Nohelty pulls back the curtain on the psychology behind compelling storytelling.
Blending insights from years of working with authors, deep research into reader behavior, and lessons from top-selling books, this guide teaches you how to craft stories that not only engage but resonate.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
Whether you're an aspiring novelist or a seasoned storyteller, How to Write Irresistible Books That Readers Devour will revolutionize how you approach writing.
Packed with actionable insights, real-world examples, and industry-tested strategies, this book will help you create work that readers can't stop talking about...and buying.
Duration - 7h 32m.
Author - Russell Nohelty.
Narrator - Digital Voice Russell Nohelty E.
Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Russell Nohelty ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Russell Nohelty
Digital Voice Russell Nohelty E
The Author Stack
Wannabe Press
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Every author dreams of crafting stories that captivate readers from the first page to the last, but what makes a book truly unputdownable? Bestselling author and publishing expert Russell Nohelty pulls back the curtain on the psychology behind compelling storytelling. Blending insights from years of working with authors, deep research into reader behavior, and lessons from top-selling books, this guide teaches you how to craft stories that not only engage but resonate. Inside, you'll learn how to: Whether you're an aspiring novelist or a seasoned storyteller, How to Write Irresistible Books That Readers Devour will revolutionize how you approach writing. Packed with actionable insights, real-world examples, and industry-tested strategies, this book will help you create work that readers can't stop talking about...and buying. Duration - 7h 32m. Author - Russell Nohelty. Narrator - Digital Voice Russell Nohelty E. Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Russell Nohelty ©.
Language:
English
How to Write Irresistible Books that readers Devour
Duration:00:00:07
A Bridge Between Stories and Readers
Duration:00:01:32
The Power of Connection
Duration:00:05:09
Getting your mindset right before you dive in
Duration:00:04:32
The Anatomy of Hooky Ideas
Duration:00:04:07
High Concept vs Low Concept
Duration:00:05:51
Building Stories That Last
Duration:00:05:48
Seasonal Patterns and Market Positioning
Duration:00:04:56
Building Better Story Ideas
Duration:00:04:41
Psychological triggers
Duration:00:02:07
Building meaningful connections
Duration:00:03:00
Why do we need psychological triggers?
Duration:00:02:17
Understanding core wounds
Duration:00:03:49
Pleasure and pain inducers
Duration:00:04:43
X-factor
Duration:00:03:26
Connection deepeners
Duration:00:02:37
Button-pushers
Duration:00:02:44
Understanding life's transitions
Duration:00:03:20
Examples that tie it all together
Duration:00:00:11
The new parent
Duration:00:01:59
Career burnout
Duration:00:03:19
Moving to a new city
Duration:00:02:07
Transforming your book into a gripping read
Duration:00:02:44
Universal Fantasies and Tropes
Duration:00:04:59
Universal Story Engines
Duration:00:01:52
The Language of Tropes
Duration:00:03:43
Reader Contract
Duration:00:01:54
Finding Your Way with Tropes
Duration:00:02:34
Integrating Tropes and Universal Fantasies
Duration:00:05:16
Creating an Unbreakable Bond
Duration:00:05:05
Writing in Your Author Ecosystem
Duration:00:02:22
The Desert
Duration:00:03:49
The Grassland
Duration:00:03:56
The Tundra
Duration:00:03:53
The Forest
Duration:00:03:59
The Aquatic
Duration:00:03:59
Finding Your Literary Ecosystem
Duration:00:03:22
Enneagram Archetypes
Duration:00:01:04
The Nine Enneagram Types
Duration:00:01:49
Characters Through the Enneagram
Duration:00:04:17
Plot Through the Enneagram
Duration:00:04:06
Conflict Through the Enneagram
Duration:00:00:44
Type 1 (The Perfectionist): Conflict as a Moral Crucible
Duration:00:01:07
Type 2 (The Helper): Conflict as Emotional Navigation
Duration:00:00:49
Type 3 (The Achiever): Conflict as Performance
Duration:00:00:42
Type 4 (The Individualist): Conflict as Emotional Depth
Duration:00:00:41
Type 5 (The Investigator): Conflict as Intellectual Challenge
Duration:00:00:36
Type 6 (The Loyalist): Conflict as Security Management
Duration:00:00:35
Type 7 (The Enthusiast): Conflict as Avoidance
Duration:00:00:36
Type 8 (The Challenger): Conflict as Protection
Duration:00:00:35
Type 9 (The Peacemaker): Conflict as Dissolution
Duration:00:00:27
The Universal Truth of Conflict
Duration:00:00:47
Finding Your Character's Enneagram
Duration:00:00:23
Step 1: The Fundamental Questionnaire
Duration:00:00:30
Step 2: Scenario Exploration
Duration:00:00:36
Step 3: Defense Mechanism Mapping
Duration:00:00:51
Practical Exercise: Character Enneagram Discovery
Duration:00:00:23
Warning Signs of Mistyping
Duration:00:01:28
Understanding Theme
Duration:00:03:21
Building Conflict from Belief
Duration:00:06:05
Driving Plot Through Deeper Meaning
Duration:00:05:23
Theme as Story Engine
Duration:00:01:53
Theme as Marketing Tool
Duration:00:05:59
Creating Characters
Duration:00:03:25
Building Characters from the Inside Out
Duration:00:05:27
The Heart of Story Conflict
Duration:00:04:23
Beyond Basic Tropes
Duration:00:05:16
Characters as the Heartbeat of Storytelling
Duration:00:03:15
Three methods for building character relationships
Duration:00:05:45
Creating main characters and villains
Duration:00:03:16
Supporting characters
Duration:00:06:17
World-building
Duration:00:05:16
The Two Standard Deviations Rule: Creating Accessible Entry Points
Duration:00:06:06
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Duration:00:02:35
Characters as World-Builders
Duration:00:02:49
The Power of Relationships
Duration:00:03:29
Common Character-Driven World-building Mistakes
Duration:00:01:49
Techniques for Character-Driven World Revelation
Duration:00:02:54
The Framework of Your World
Duration:00:03:34
Building Consistent Systems
Duration:00:03:06
Systems Across Genres
Duration:00:00:10
Romance
Duration:00:00:28
Mystery/Thriller
Duration:00:00:22
Literary/Contemporary Fiction
Duration:00:00:18
Common System-Building Mistakes
Duration:00:02:20
Practical Applications
Duration:00:00:29
Building Flexible Frameworks
Duration:00:01:15
Thematic Integration - Making Your World Matter
Duration:00:04:20
Character Interaction with Thematic Spaces: Practical Applications
Duration:00:04:56
Growing Your Universe
Duration:00:08:41
Plot: The Engine of Story
Duration:00:03:53
The First Act
Duration:00:06:13
The Challenge of Act Two
Duration:00:07:33
Building Toward Resolution
Duration:00:06:04
Advanced Plot Development Techniques
Duration:00:04:48
Understanding the Rhythm of Story
Duration:00:06:11
The Mechanics of Momentum
Duration:00:07:35
The Emotional Engine of Pacing
Duration:00:06:16
Genre-Specific Pacing Strategies
Duration:00:07:05
Advanced Pacing Techniques and Problem-Solving
Duration:00:07:14
Story Cohesion
Duration:00:05:52
Building Interconnected Elements
Duration:00:05:32
Managing Growth and Change
Duration:00:04:20
Layering Information and Revelation
Duration:00:04:14
Maintaining Cohesion Over Time
Duration:00:03:42
The Evolution of a Creative Career
Duration:00:03:09
Crafting a Publishable Book
Duration:00:04:01
Finding a great editor
Duration:00:04:46
The art of blurb writing
Duration:00:04:12
Getting a great cover
Duration:00:03:18
Finding the right cover designer
Duration:00:05:42
How to Bank 1,000 Pre-orders for your Book
Duration:00:05:39
Finding your strategy
Duration:00:03:39
Why pre-orders are hard
Duration:00:04:25
Build the case for your book
Duration:00:04:38
Build a foundation that works for you
Duration:00:03:05
Find the right readers by listening and testing
Duration:00:04:22
Craft messaging that connects
Duration:00:04:12
Make every interaction count
Duration:00:03:32
Turn curiosity into commitment
Duration:00:02:50
Build complementary content and community through collaborations
Duration:00:07:07
Mobilize your ambassadors
Duration:00:05:06
Leverage promo-stacking to dominate attention
Duration:00:04:02
Track your progress and refine your approach
Duration:00:00:46
Pre-orders 1–100: Warm leads and low-hanging fruit
Duration:00:00:48
Pre-orders 101–300: Expanding reach
Duration:00:00:37
Pre-orders 301–600: Building momentum
Duration:00:00:38
Pre-orders 601–900: Attention domination
Duration:00:00:40
Pre-orders 901–1,000: The final push
Duration:00:03:09
Keep the momentum alive after your launch
Duration:00:06:14
The Story Beyond the Page: The Cohesive Author
Duration:00:08:12
What’s next?
Duration:00:03:03