Episode 61: [BOOK CLUB] What We Learned From Reading "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered what it takes to craft a story that keeps readers turning pages late into the night? You don't want to miss this week's podcast episode featuring our discussion of First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston—a masterclass in suspense and character development. It's a book that was optioned for the screen before it was published, it's a Reese's Book Club pick, but those aren't the reasons why we picked it. Stephanie had gone "down the rabbit hole" of reading books with the word lie in the title, and this book struck her the most because of the author's craft. In this episode you'll hear us talk about the following and more:how the author strategically includes backstory the use of tension to keep you turning the pageexamining the author's use of first person narrativeAlso, get the Read Like a Writer Workbook PDF here. Welcome to the Inspired Writer Collective podcast. If you've ever felt the pull to write your truth, to shape the chaos of real life into something meaningful and to share your journey with the world, you're in the right place. We're your hosts, Elizabeth and Stephanie, writers, coaches, and entrepreneurs who believe in you and know how important it is to find a writing community to guide you on your path to self-publishing. You’re invited to connect with us by joining our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays each week. Whether you’re working on a memoir, a novel, or journaling for yourself, this is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.   Join our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox each week. This is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.   If you missed this year's Memoir Summit, we recorded it! You can purchase the replays and get instant access to over 4 hours of memoir-specific content from Elizabeth and our amazing panelists of published memoir authors, indie presses, editors, and industry professionals!Work 1:1 with Memoir Coach Elizabeth Wilson. Book a session here.If you prefer to watch our conversations, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.You can find us on Instagram.