#1 Reason to Write Fiction in 2025 ft. Level Up or Die by Adam Lane Smith — Daily Persuasion Ep. 109

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What if the only way to tell the truth in 2025… is through fiction?

In Episode 109 of Daily Persuasion, bestselling ghostwriter Joshua Lisec makes the bold case for why now is the time to write a novel in 2025—even if you’ve never written one before. Drawing from his own early days as a novelist and his genre-bending collaboration with Attachment Bro, Adam Lane Smith, Lisec explores how fiction—particularly LitRPG and steampunk LitRPG—isn’t just storytelling. It’s truth-telling.

In this high-impact Daily Persuasion episode, Lisec reveals the deeper persuasion psychology behind storytelling and why fiction remains one of the most potent persuasion techniques available today. If you’ve ever wondered how to communicate the truth in a world where people resist facts, logic, or data, fiction may be the Trojan horse you’ve been searching for.

Let’s get specific.

Lisec co-authored the cult-favorite LitRPG book, Level Up or Die, with Adam Lane Smith (aka Adam L. Smith), blending thrilling steampunk aesthetics with heroic masculinity, a strong feminine lead, and game-like progression. It’s more than a novel—it’s a persuasion masterclass disguised as entertainment. And it answers a critical question for aspiring writers: What is LitRPG and why is it so effective at moving people emotionally and psychologically?

If you’re trying to figure out how to persuade someone to do something, or you've studied examples of persuasion in advertising, this episode offers a whole new lens. Fiction allows you to plant powerful ideas in the reader’s mind by letting them live the transformation through characters—something no sales pitch or infographic can do. That’s next-level persuasive technique.

Lisec’s journey began not as the most famous ghostwriter in the world, but as a 20-year-old novelist with a publishing deal. That leap into storytelling—signing books, attending author events, and being read by influential people—eventually launched his career. He’s now ghostwritten nearly 100 books, but as he says, he’s ready to write a novel with you in 2025. That’s right: He’s calling his audience to return to fiction and rediscover its cultural power.

Why? Because writing a novel in 2025 may be your best shot at reshaping culture and speaking truth to a world allergic to non-fictional “truth.” It’s a chance to use timeless techniques of persuasion in writing while building a loyal fanbase that genuinely feels your message.

In classic Joshua Lisec style, this Daily Persuasion episode is rich with storytelling wisdom, marketing strategy, and a dash of audacity. He connects the dots between Joshua Lisec books, historical sci-fi influence (Jules Verne to Robert Goddard), and his future ambition to co-author a fiction series with Elon Musk—yes, really—to map out the future of terraforming Mars.

So, whether you’re drawn to the LitRPG genre, curious about steampunk LitRPG, or just looking for a new creative challenge, this episode will inspire you to start plotting your next big move.

You’ll learn:
• Why fiction is often more persuasive than nonfiction
• How persuasion examples in novels subtly change minds
• The storytelling elements that make readers take action
• How to avoid common copywriting mistakes when writing fiction
• Why Level Up or Die is a blueprint for writing truth through story

If your heart’s been nudging you to tell a story, take this as your sign. It’s time to write a book in 2025, and not just any book—a novel that tells the truth fictionally, fearlessly, and persuasively.

Watch Episode 109 now, and discover the #1 reason to write fiction in 2025.

Because the most effective way to change the world… might just be through a story only you can tell.