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#178. First Chapter Analysis: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Romance, historical fiction & fantasy writers—tune in to learn how the opening pages of Outlander hook readers into the story. In this listener-voted episode, I team up with developmental editor and book coach Abigail K. Perry to analyze the opening chapter of Diana Gabaldon's genre-defying masterpiece, Outlander, on a macro and micro level. And truth be told, this might be one of our most challenging chapter analyses yet, but you'll learn exactly what makes these opening page...

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  #187. How To Write An Unforgettable Plot Twist In Your Novel With Samantha…

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  #186. First Draft Roadmap: 10 Steps to Writing A Novel For Beginners

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  #185. Student Spotlight: How Angela Haas Published TWO Books In 6 Months

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  #184. 3 Must-Know Tips For Writing A Novel With Dual Timelines

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  #183. From Screenwriter to Award-Winning Memoirist: Michael Jamin's Indie …

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  #182. Writing Romantasy: How to Balance Fantasy Elements and Romance in Yo…

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  #181. First Chapter Analysis: House Of Earth And Blood by Sarah J. Maas

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  #180. Student Spotlight: How Her Debut Novel Became An Amazon Bestseller W…

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  #179. Writing When You Have A Chronic Illness With Sandra Postma

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  #177. 3 Things You Need To Write Your Novel In 2025

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  # 176. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 5)

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  #175. 5 Easy Time Management Strategies To Write Your Novel Faster

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  #174. Counting Down The Best Writing Tips From FWME In 2024

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  #173. 5 Mindset Tips For Revising Your First Draft

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  #172. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (December…