In our second curated retrospective post, we look at beginnings. Laurel uses The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert as mentor text to build a template for writers to experiment with their own openings. I love that this post not only explores what makes a standout beginning, but also illustrates how one might analyze text to … Continue reading Retro Post #2: Using Mentor Texts to Try New Openings for Your Novel: THE HAZEL WOOD by Melissa Albert