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Why Most Authors Are Losing Readers After Chapter 1
Here’s the hard truth:
Readers don’t stop reading because they’re “too busy.”
They stop because the first chapter didn’t hook them enough to stay.
The top mistakes I see:
❌ Info-dumps that bore readers
❌ A slow build-up with no stakes
❌ Introducing too many characters at once
❌ Failing to show WHY this story matters right now
When that happens, you’re not just losing a chapter…
👉 You’re losing loyal readers who will never come back.
The fix?
✅ Drop readers into immediate tension or conflict
✅ Reveal character motivation early
✅ End Chapter 1 with a question that demands an answer
Readers are ruthless. If you don’t win them in the first 10 pages, you might not win them at all.
Don’t let weak openings cost you loyal fans. I help authors tighten their story strategy so readers don’t just start your book—they finish it and buy the next one.
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Why Most Authors Are Losing Readers After Chapter 1
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