4 reasons why reading fiction can help you write better business books

Reading great fiction teaches you how to add emotionally powerful narratives to business books.
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Skilled writers can use a fiction writing style to make their business books more entertaining.
Writing business books as narrative nonfiction engages with the reader's five senses.
Accelerate the narrative pace, like thriller fiction. Business books do not need to be slow and dry.
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Humans seem hardwired to consume and enjoy stories.