What’s a Commercial Hook and How Do I Write One?

We'll be talking about commercial hooks! As writers, we often write for the love of story and for the joy of creative expression. It can be tempting to shy away from the idea of producing anything “commercial”. But for those of us who hope to publish traditionally or build a broad audience, understanding what a commercial hook is and how to write one can be the key to getting our books into the hands of real readers.

Picks of the Week:

H: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

BJ: Awakening the Heroes Within by Carol S. Pearson

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Hook Examples: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/book-hook/hook-examples/