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Fiction Writing Made Easy

#93: First Chapter Analysis: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

May 30, 2023
Join Savannah Gilbo and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, as they dissect the first chapter of Legendborn by Tracey Deonn. They analyze the narrative structure, character conflicts, and the impact of a prologue on the story's outset. The discussion covers scene breaks, character arcs, magical conflicts, and the debate on prologues in writing. Dive into an in-depth analysis of the protagonist's narrative voice, character motivation, and themes of grief in 'Legendborn' prologue.
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  • Analyzed scene structure using the '5 Commandments of Storytelling' for character development.
  • Discussed the effectiveness of prologues in capturing internal struggles and setting up key plot elements.

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