Episode 117: Shoe Leather: Eliminating Unnecessary Exposition

In this episode, Leslie is joined by author and Story Grid editor Jarie Bolander. They critique the opening chapters of The Home Front, a women’s society novel by Melinda McDonald. Shoe leather, that is description, backstory, and other information that your reader doesn’t need, can weigh down your story. The editorial mission this week will help you to seek out and eliminate shoe leather and use exposition in a more powerful way. Leslie and Jarie also talk about what makes a society story great and how to start your story with a bang.