How to Make Your Book Impossible to Put Down | Laura Malin

What makes someone keep reading your book when they could put it down and do a hundred other things? That’s something I talk about in this session, along with Laura Malin, who shares how books and other intellectual property can grow into films, TV series, podcasts, and so much more. Laura has a fascinating perspective on how authors can build toward screen adaptations, why developing an audience matters, and how stories like The Martian found their way from readers to Hollywood. I also get into the actual craft of storytelling: creating conflict, opening with a strong hook, keeping readers curious, and knowing what information to hold back. We talk about the mystery box technique, the importance of a ticking clock, and why even nonfiction needs a good story. Because having something important to say is one thing. Getting someone to keep turning the pages is another. If you're working on a book, I hope this session gives you some useful ideas for making it more engaging and thinking about what might come next for your story. Watch the full session and let me know which storytelling technique you want to try in your own writing. #BookWriting #Storytelling #BookPublishing #FilmAdaptation #AuthorTips