Author: Molly Murn Genre: Literary Fiction Length of novel: 80,000 words  This is a braided novel with three separate but interwoven storylines that converge at the climax of the book. Each line has its own story building elements: Inciting incident:   1st strand: Fifteen-year-old, pregnant Nell is sent away from Kangaroo Island to give birth. … Continue reading  Heart of the Grass Tree 

Author: Ian McEwan  Genre: Literary Fiction Length of novel: 40,000 words (novella) Beginning hook: Edward and Florence, a couple on their wedding night, struggle with their private fears about the consummation of their marriage. Edward knows that Florence is shy and he is anxious about his own performance. We become more acutely aware of Florence’s … Continue reading  On Chesil Beach