We study plot and structure, pace and tension, character and dialogue, but how often do we think about how the reader is going to react to our story?

We study plot and structure, pace and tension, character and dialogue, but how often do we think about how the reader is going to react to our story?
As writers, we want to hook our readers and keep them coming back to our books. Being aware of why the blip steals the BANG’s thunder can help.
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