Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips #97: First Chapter Analysis: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Jun 27, 2023
Join fellow developmental editor Abigail K. Perry as she delves into the first chapter of 'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness. They discuss the scenes, clues given to readers, and global stakes. Analysis includes narrative perspectives, character connections, and the protagonist's internal struggles with magic and heritage.
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Initial Dislike and Re-Evaluation
- Abigail K. Perry initially disliked A Discovery of Witches and stopped reading the second book.
- Rereading the first chapter, she found it engaging and questioned her past dislike.
Genre Changes in Series
- Genre blending is acceptable, but changing genres within a series is risky.
- Series can lose readers if sequels deviate from the established genre of the first book.
Unfinished Sequel
- Savannah Gilbo and Abigail K. Perry both stopped reading the second book of the series.
- They hypothesize this is why Abigail K. Perry doesn't remember the second book fondly.