Suzanne Collins

Welcome back, tributes! We hope you are enjoying your summer! We are back with an all new episode about the Sunrise on the Reaping Barnes & Noble Edition interview with Suzanne Collins and David Levithan! What is your favorite part of the interview? If you could ask Suzanne Collins anything, what would you ask? Follow us on social media @IntotheArenaPodcast!

The third (and final!) analysis in a 3-part episode series! Abigail and Savannah return for their final first chapter analysis in The Hunger Games series, this time analyzing the first chapter (and scene) of MOCKINGJAY by Suzanne Collins. Learn why they think this first chapter makes a splash, and how it emotionally pulls fans into the final chapter of a high stakes trilogy. Some key elements they explore include: How can you spell out a crisis without stiffening the stakes? How does this first chapter set up expectations for the whole story? How do you write a scene that advances the plot and develops characters? And more... P.S. If you'd like to learn more about how to start your manuscript with an engaging first chapter, check out the resources that inspired this episode's analysis: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins The Writer's Guide to Beginnings by Paula Munier Story Grid by Shawn Coyne Story by Robert McKee 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!

The second analysis in a 3-part episode series! Abigail and Savannah are back to analyze the first chapter of CATCHING FIRE by Suzanne Collins, the sequel in The Hunger Games phenomenon, and the second analysis in The Hunger Games first chapter deep dive episodes. Come listen to why Abigail and Savannah think this first chapter hooks, and why it sets the stage for arguably their favorite book in the series. Some key elements they explore include: How does the first chapter set up expectations for the whole book? How can you break down scenes in the first chapter? How do you raise the stakes in a sequel? How does each scene advance the plot and develop character(s)? Why does this chapter ground readers and entice us to turn the page? P.S. If you'd like to learn more about how to start your manuscript with an engaging first chapter, check out the resources that inspired this episode's analysis: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins The Writer's Guide to Beginnings by Paula Munier Story Grid by Shawn Coyne Story by Robert McKee 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!

The first analysis in what will be a 3-part episode series! Abigail and Savannah analyze the first chapter of the YA dystopian phenomenon, THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins. This is one of Abigail's and Savannah's favorite series....ever...and their passion for this story shines in their discussion about what (1) sets up big picture expectations for the main plot, and (2) what makes the opening pages a great first chapter. Tune in now to hear Abigail and Savannah's analysis, and don't forget to share your thoughts a you listen! Some key elements they take deep dives on include: 7 key questions to ask about the opening pages ( The Writer's Guide to Beginnings by Paula Munier ) Characters we love (and why) When an opening of a daily routine works Scenes versus beats and how Savannah and Abigail view the difference How to raise the personal and public stakes (in this first book and in a series) Plus, more! Come study this juggernaut with Savannah and Abigail and let us know why you think the opening pages hook readers. P.S. Do you enjoy analyzing stories with Savannah and Abigail? Learn more about their virtual book club, Book Notes. Sign up for their next meeting or purchase a recording of a past meeting >> 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! Resources mentioned in this episode: • The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins • The Writer’s Guide to Beginnings: How to Craft Story Openings That Sell by Paula Munier

Happy Halloween! Come and listen to our thrilling podcast series of Public vs. Private companies! Today on the podcast we are talking to the Assistant plant manager in Granite for the plant of Bradshaw, Suzanne Collins! Suzanne is a fellow Davis Alumni and in this episode she shares her experiences from Davis and with the civil engineering industry. With Sydney being an intern for Granite, the experience from an intern’s perspective is amazing and is a highly recommended place to work if you enjoy environmental engineering mixed with Heavy Civil. Apply to Granite! : https://www.graniteconstruction.com/careers/internships ASCE at UCD: @asce_ucd (ig)

Welcome back, tributes! This week, Emily and Holly discuss author, Suzanne Collins, and editor, David Levithan's "Ten Year Hunger Games Anniversary Interview". Was Suzanne hinting at Ballad? How were we supposed to know Plutarch made a cameo in the first book? Gale fits into the role as the "girl back home". Let's rally together and get Scholastic and Suzanne to give the people what they want: a guide to the series with all the information we want! Check out our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube for more content!

The Bookstorian Podcast. A podcast for booklovers and bookstagrammers. Books mentioned in this podcast: The Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. To all the boys I have loved before by Jenny Han. The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Livenseller. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Podcast may contain spoilers Bookstagram accounts mentioned in this podcast: @booknerdfangirl @eternaldelicacy @bookbookowl Host: Teagan @bookstorian_ Guest: Zoey @fiction.fox Email thebookstorianpodcast@outlook.com.au Follow me @thebookstorianpodcast Design by Emma Russell Creative Music from https://www.zapsplat.com