In this episode, Terrance and I talked about four key elements for making sure your novel has what it takes to be a success.

Listen to the episode, then ask yourself the following questions about your current or pending project:

* Is this plot realistic but not obvious?

* What is the conflict?

* What makes your story unique?

* What kind of response are you expecting from readers?

Some of the resources mentioned in the episode include:

Writing the Breakout Novel  by Donald Maass

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Novel  by Janet Evanovich

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