Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence

As a recent brain-imaging study revealed, the regions of the brain that process real-life sights and sounds are activated when we are engrossed in a compelling narrative--and having our curiosity piqued about a plot point releases a dopamine boost. So how can writers take advantage of the brain's hard-wired responses to weave reader-addicting tales? Enter Lisa Cron, seasoned producer, writing instructor, and plot consultant, whose groundbreaking guide reveals the 12 cognitive secrets that writers can use to start making a point on page one, help their readers experience things through the protagonist's eyes, and move enticingly from setup to payoff--grabbing the reader's attention from the inside out.

• Publisher: Random House USA Inc
• ISBN: 9781607742456
• Number of pages: 272
• Weight: 272g
• Dimensions: 210 x 139 x 18 mm