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Do you love historical romance? Do you want to learn what makes a first chapter capture a reader's (and literary agent's!) attention? Then you need today's episode. In today's episode, book coach and developmental editor Savannah Gilbo returns for a deep dive into the uber-popular, time-traveling romance, OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon. This conversation is jam-packed with insightful tips on how to pull readers into your story with world-building, set ups, and memorable, interesting characters without slowing the pace. Some other topics Savannah and I explore include: How to write an intriguing opening (and scenes) with what can sometimes feel like less intense stakes How many scenes are in this first chapter, and why each models a well-structured scene How to plant set ups and share meaningful backstory without dragging down the pace Plus, more! By the time you finish this episode, you'll know how to identify and answer some important questions that first chapters need in order to set up reader expectations. You'll also take away a handful of tools that you can use to tighten and polish well-structured scenes. So pick up a notebook and get ready to learn! P.S. Happy Valentine's Day! Rate + Review + Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love the Lit Match podcast!" ← If that sounds like you, I'd greatly appreciate if you took a minute or two to rate and review the show. Your rating and review will help other writers find this podcast, and they're super insightful to me. Thanks in advance! Books mentioned in this episode: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon The Writer's Guide to Beginnings by Paula Munier Story Grid by Shawn Clyne Follow Abigail and Savannah: Website: www.abigailkperry.com | www.savannahgilbo.com Instagram: @abigailkperry | @savannah.gilbo P.S. Don't miss Savannah's podcast, FICTION WRITING MADE EASY!

Romance author Margot Radcliffe chats with guy friend Bill M. about Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.

In this episode, we share our interview with 'Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone' author, Diana Gabaldon. Join us in Scotland! ( http://podabroad.com ) Join our exclusive Facebook community! ( http://outlanderpod.com/group ) Support us on Patreon! ( https://www.outlanderpod.com/patreon ) Follow us on Twitter! ( https://www.outlanderpod.com/twitter ) Help us spread the word! If this episode tickled your 'Outlander' fancy, head over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! · Apple Podcasts ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outlander-podcast/id707360955?mt=2 ) · RSS ( https://audioboom.com/channels/1689437.rss ) · Stitcher ( http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-outlander-podcast?refid=stpr ) · Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3ca8w2I8rlQyr7K5iEeGV8 ) · Google Play ( https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0&gclid=CPqUmY3tmc8CFQbrfgodSOsMCw&gclsrc=ds#/ps/Irr5s2ri372mj5fgmte23z6dghe ) · iHeartRadio ( https://www.iheart.com/show/270-the-outlander-podc/ ) You can ask questions and comment below and leave us voice feedback via our Listener Line at 916-587-0POD.

Do you want to know the secrets of the bees? So do we! In this bonus episode, Jenny and Annie speak to author Diana Gabaldon known for her bestselling Outlander series of novels. We are celebrating the highly-anticipated release of Go Tell the Bees That I am Gone on November 23rd 2021. Diana discusses her interest and research into Scottish heritage, culture, and folklore. This episode is sponsored by Scotland Shop. If you are tempted to check out some of Scotland Shop’s beautiful tartan garments and fabrics, please follow this link to Scotland Shop. https://hubs.ly/H0-0fjl0You can support Stories of Scotland on Patreon! www.patreon.com/storiesofscotlandReferences:Bygone Bee-Keeping, Alloa Advertiser - Saturday 05 December 1874.Edith Sellers, Superstition without rhyme or reason, The Queen (London Newspaper), September 1899.Old Bridal Customs, Dundee Courier, January 1950.Serving Bees at a Funeral, Drogheda Journal, or Meath & Louth Advertiser, September 1826.William Sharp, The winged destiny: studies in the spiritual history of the Gael, 1910. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bookstorian Podcast. A podcast for booklovers and bookstagrammers. Books mentioned in this podcast: Outlander Kitchen by Theresa Carle-Sanders. Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. Rosetta: A Scandalous True Story by Alexandra Joel. Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas. Podcast may contain spoilers Instagram accounts mentioned: @laurabookish @commasandampersands @sparksandsparrowperth @theslowtraveler Film/TV mentioned: -Outlander, Season 1-5. -Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Host: Teagan @bookstorian_ Guest: Brylie @brylieandbooks Email thebookstorianpodcast@outlook.com.au Follow me @thebookstorianpodcast Design by Emma Russell Creative Music from https://www.zapsplat.com

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and feature the author, Herself, Dr. Diana Gabaldon. Spoiler alert: Please be advised that each of the eight ‘Outlander’ novels are touched upon in this episode. Note: The final question was whether or not we would find out in the next book how the ending of MOBY came about. Diana answered, "Yes."