Writing about a culture other than your own, balancing pace and tone, using a highlighted chapter list: these are some of the topics covered in our fascinating discussion with the versatile novelist Trent Reedy.

Referenced in the episode:

Trent Reedy’s Web site
WORDS IN THE DUST
DIVIDED WE FALL TRILOGY: BOOK 1
BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA
THE HUNGER GAMES
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS

Trent’s highlighted chapter list 
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In The Narrative Breakdown, Cheryl Klein, James Monohan, and other guest co-hosts discuss storytelling tips and techniques of interest to any writer, student, or fan of quality creative writing, screenwriting, playwriting, fan fiction, English literature, etc. Each episode, Cheryl and James draw upon their respective experiences in publishing and filmmaking to analyze popular novels, movies, plays, television shows, short stories, and song lyrics. Featuring various co-hosts and writers, as well as material from Cheryl Klein’s book ‘Second Sight’ and James’ iPhone / iPad app ‘The Storyometer.’