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Today, Abigail and Savannah analyze the first chapter of the bestselling fantasy novel FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros. Together, they discuss why these opening pages hook readers and set up big picture expectations for the story. Some key elements they take deep dives on include:

How to raise the stakes (and why they're so important)
Structuring multiple scenes in a single chapter
Romantasy as a genre and New Adult as a category
Character development and relationships
Plus, more!

Come study this popular fantasy novel with Savannah and Abigail and let us know why you think the opening pages hook readers.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:
• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
• The Writer’s Guide to Beginnings: How to Craft Story Openings That Sell by Paula Munier

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Abigail is back with book coach and editor Savannah Gilbo!

How to raise the stakes (and why they're so important)
Structuring multiple scenes in a single chapter
Romantasy as a genr