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3 Simple Tools That Boost Puzzle Retention (and They’re Not Difficulty)

Puzzle Publishing Frameworks / By Hans Miedema

3 Simple Tools That Boost Puzzle Retention (and They’re Not Difficulty) Don’t Make It Harder — Make It Stickier When solvers don’t finish a book, most creators think: “I should make the puzzles harder.” But that’s usually the wrong fix. Difficulty doesn’t equal engagement.What actually improves retention is structure.And with just a few mechanics, you

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How to Design Puzzle Books That Actually Stick the Landing

Puzzle Trends / By Hans Miedema

How to Design Puzzle Books That Actually Stick the Landing Ever Finished a Puzzle Book and Felt… Nothing? You flip the last page, solve the final grid… and that’s it.No payoff. No celebration. No feeling of “I did it!” You’re not alone. Most puzzle books — even the good ones — end flat. Here’s the

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The Secret to Getting Solvers to Come Back Tomorrow

Audience Engagement / By Hans Miedema

The Secret to Getting Solvers to Come Back Tomorrow Ever Wonder Why They Stop After Day One? You put effort into every puzzle. But most solvers never make it past the first one. It’s not because your puzzle isn’t good.It’s because there’s no reason to return. And in today’s world, attention is a rare currency.

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What Puzzle Books Can Learn from the Most Addictive Game Apps

Puzzle Trends / By Hans Miedema

What Puzzle Books Can Learn from the Most Addictive Game Apps Imagine This: You’ve spent hours creating puzzle books. They look great. But your readers solve a puzzle or two… and stop. Why? Not because your puzzles are bad — but because the experience ends too soon. There’s no reason to turn the page. No

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From Puzzles to Profits: How Newspapers Are Gamifying Reader Engagement

Print Media Trends / By Hans Miedema

What do crosswords, Sudoku, and Wordle have in common? They’re not just fun—they’re the secret weapons behind some of the publishing industry’s most successful reader engagement strategies. Discover how newspapers are turning puzzles into powerful tools for building loyal audiences and boosting subscriptions. From Puzzles to Profits: How Newspapers Are Gamifying Reader Engagement The publishing

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