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Blockbuster Books: 3 Ways to Write a Bestseller

By Vickie Sullivan, Contributing Editor

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Unless you've been living on another planet, you've heard the conventional wisdom about how books can launch you into the big (or bigger) leagues. Yet, most books sputter along for a few months and then are quickly forgotten. That happens because the majority of books don't seduce the market with a compelling angle. Based on my unscientific research into bestselling books, below are three ways to make your book stand out in the crowd.

Tap Into a Feeling That Needs a Voice

Every audience and every market segment has hidden opinions that need to be expressed. They feel judged. They feel oppressed. A book provides a safe way to say, "Hey, you're not alone." And when you tap into that hidden little place in people's hearts, you become their hero. When you personify a belief, you've created a phenomenon.


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