The DNA of a Successful Book [Infographic]

There's no formula for writing a bestselling novel. That said, here's the formula for a bestselling novel. Just kidding. There are exceptions to every rule, but this infographic by HipType does a nice job of breaking down some common trends in popular books. Of course, this leaves out the number one rule to being a successful author: writing well. But it couldn't hurt to make your protagonist a woman.
 
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