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Jodie Archer

    Jodie Archer discovered her passion for writing in childhood, spending hours reading in her mother's managed clothing stores. Despite warnings from others about the precariousness of a writing career, Archer eventually pursued this path. Her journey included a brief acting stint and experiences in publishing and book research, all of which informed her literary perspective. This diverse background enriches her current work, which delves into the essence of successful writing and inspires readers to explore literary mysteries.

    Jodie Archer
    The Bestseller Code
    • The Bestseller Code

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      "Girl on the Train. Fifty Shades. The Goldfinch.Why do some books capture the whole world's attention? What secret DNA do they share? In The Bestseller Code, Archer and Jockers boldly claim that blockbuster hits are highly predictable, and they have created the algorithm to prove it. Using cutting-edge text mining techniques, they have developed a model that analyses theme, plot, style and character to explain why some books resonate more than others with readers. Provocative, entertaining, and ground-breaking, The Bestseller Codeexplores the hidden patterns at work in the biggest hits and, more importantly, the real reasons we love to read."

      The Bestseller Code2016
      3.9