starting, staying consistent, shaping the story, or finally finishing it? Whatever it is, you’re not alone. Every book struggles before it finds its voice, and every writer hits resistance before a breakthrough. Let's share our challenges and find a solution to them

I have two examples: 1. Born to Run — Christopher McDougall There’s a section where he’s on his third doctor visit trying to solve his foot pain. He watches a video of himself running on a treadmill and describes it as “Frankenstein’s monster trying to tango.” That line instantly made him feel human to me and I was hooked until the end. 2. Stolen Focus — Johann Hari I can’t even quote a specific line anymore, but the way he broke down what tech companies are doing to steal our attention just clicked. When I finished the book, I spent days deep-diving his website, reading all his recommended resources, and signed up for his newsletter. Both authors are wildly successful, but the connection I felt wasn’t about their size or status, it was about how they were real, and relatable. I’d love to hear your experiences... What was a time you truly resonated with an author? And then flip it - How could you create moments like that for your readers? Answering this will help you build those lasting connections that are so essential to having success as an author. And if you are writing a book, or you have a social media account, you have the tools to make it happen right now.