The First 250 Project – Nicolette Elzie

Give Me the Jaded Jerk Anytime // “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Gifted Children”

July 29, 2016

There are certain characters that I instantly like when I read. The slightly downtrodden with a chip-on-their-shoulder is one of them. … More Give Me the Jaded Jerk Anytime // “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Gifted Children”

The First 250 Project: “Divergent”

February 19, 2016

Today, The First 250 Project is looking at “Divergent” and the many elements of story Veronica Roth packed into this bestselling novel’s first page. … More The First 250 Project: “Divergent”

NicoletteElzie.com // The First 250 Project: Analyzing Bestsellers

“The First 250” An Analysis Project

February 12, 2016

The first 250 are crucial. The aim of this project is to break down bestsellers and figure out why their first 250s work or don’t work. … More “The First 250” An Analysis Project

Nicolette Elzie

A Little Bookish, A Little Writerly

Category: The First 250 Project

Give Me the Jaded Jerk Anytime // “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Gifted Children”

The First 250 Project: “Divergent”

“The First 250” An Analysis Project