Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips #87: First Chapter Analysis: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Feb 28, 2023
Join Abigail Perry, fellow developmental editor, for an in-depth analysis of the first chapter of 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue'. They discuss key questions from Paula Munier's book, the '5 Commandments of Storytelling' from The Story Grid, and share final thoughts on this popular fantasy novel.
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Addie and Toby
- Addie LaRue wakes up next to Toby, a songwriter who doesn't remember her due to her curse.
- Addie leaves her mark on the world by inspiring artists, like Toby, through music.
Scene Analysis
- Addie's goal is to leave before Toby wakes up to avoid the pain of not being remembered.
- The turning point is when Toby stirs, creating a crisis: stay or leave.
Scene Purpose
- Scenes drive change in stories and characters, impacting the larger narrative.
- Focus on identifying change within a scene, even without perfect wording, to ensure purposeful storytelling.