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Lisa Montanaro ON: How to Use Real-Life Experiences to Inspire Memorable Fiction, Writing in Multi-POV and Dual Timelines, and Crafting Secrets in Storytelling
If you have real-life experiences that have shaped you, but you want to write a fictionânot nonfictionâstory, then don't miss this episode.Â
In this conversation, I talk to the mesmerizing author and public speaker,...
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First Chapter Deep Dive: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (with Savannah Gilbo)
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Do you love historical romance? Do you want to learn what makes a first chapter capture a reader's (and literary agent's!) attention?
Then you need today's episode.Â
In today's episode, book coach and developmental...
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Diagon Alley Deep Dive: Scene Analysis of Chapter 5 in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
If you're unsure how to write or analyze well-structured scenes in your novel, you need today's episode.Â
Today, book coach and developmental editor Savannah Gilbo returns for a deep dive and scene analysis...only...
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Zoe Norvell ON: Everything You Need to Know About Book Covers (and How to Find the Perfect Designer for Your Story)
If you've written a book and are in need a book cover, this is a super important episode for you to hear.Â
In this conversation, I talk to the brilliant book cover designer, Zoe Novell, who is also the founder of the...
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: A Complete Breakdown of the Main Plot Line
If you're planning your novel or have a finished draft and don't know where to begin with revisions, you need to hear this episode.Â
This is a special two-part discussion with the brilliant book coach, developmental...
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Karyn Fischer ON: Writing a Memorable Narrative Voice for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction
Abigail sits down with Karyn Fischer, a book coach and past literary agent of Bookstop Literary Agency, to discuss narrative voice and how to differentiate a characterâs voice in middle grade and young adult...
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BONUS Part 2: How Rowling Created A Cast of Compelling Characters (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
Join Savannah Gilbo and Abigail for the second part of an inside interview with Tim Grahl, CEO of Story Grid, on our latest book, a masterwork analysis guide to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (now available for...
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BONUS Part 1: What Made Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone A Best Seller
What made Harry Potter and the Sorcererâs Stone a worldwide bestseller? Why does this story still resonate with readers almost thirty years later?
And why did Savannah Gilbo and I agree to spend so much time...
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First Chapters: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (with Savannah Gilbo)
The third (and final!)Â analysis in a 3-part episode series!Â
Abigail and Savannah return for their final first chapter analysis in The Hunger Games series, this time analyzing the first chapter (and scene) of...
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First Chapters: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (with Savannah Gilbo)
The second analysis in a 3-part episode series!Â
Abigail and Savannah are back to analyze the first chapter of CATCHING FIRE by Suzanne Collins, the sequel in The Hunger Games phenomenon, and the second analysis in...
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First Chapters: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (with Savannah Gilbo)
The first analysis in what will be a 3-part episode series!Â
Abigail and Savannah analyze the first chapter of the YA dystopian phenomenon, THE HUNGER GAMES  by Suzanne Collins. This is one of Abigail's and Savannah's...
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Jen Craven ON: Her Shift from Self-Publishing to Traditional Publishing
Abigail sits down with domestic suspense author, Jen Cravenâher first *returning!* guest. In Jen's previous episode, Abigail and Jen discussed her writing career as a self-published author. In this episode, Jen talks...
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