GROSS ANATOMY OF A NOVEL: PLOT AND STRUCTURE

by | Aug 8, 2018 | Podcast

Firsts in Fiction Gross Anatomy of a Novel: Plot, Pacing, Structure First, what do we mean when we talk about plot? Plot refers to the course of events in a novel. Typically, this also refers to the order in which they occur. A lot of times this is what we describe on...

Gross Anatomy of a Novel: Setting and Detail

by | Jun 13, 2018 | Podcast

Firsts in Fiction Gross Anatomy of a Novel: Setting and Detail Continuing our look at Gross Anatomy of a Novel, we turn our attention to an oft-overlooked aspect of writing: setting and detail. First, let’s define “setting.” Setting refers to the time and place in...

Gross Anatomy of a Novel: Conflict

by | May 31, 2018 | Podcast

Firsts in Fiction Gross Anatomy of a Novel: Conflict In Part 3 of our Gross Anatomy series we turn our attention to the element of conflict. First, let’s define “conflict.” Conflict arises from character–it is the thing that stands between your character and what they...