First Chapters
Firsts in Fiction Podcast: First Chapters
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Characters from the Ground Up
In our third episode of Firsts in Fiction, Steve and I talk about how to construct characters from the ground up. Here’s a few ideas to help you pull your characters from the ether and rivet them together into unforgettable friends (or enemies). Special thanks to Nathan Sawaya for making such ridiculously awesome LEGO artwork….
First Lines
This week, Steve and I look at the importance of first lines in fiction. The information is largely taken and adapted from my book, Firsts in Fiction: First Lines. The first line of your novel is especially important for a few reasons. Firstly, you want to make sure you impress an editor. To maximize your…
The Language of the Discipline
Firsts in Fiction Podcast–Season Two, Episode 19: The Language of Discipline
Genre Focus: Action/Adventure
Thanks to bensound.com for the intro and outro music.