Podcasts by Fiction Writing Made Easy
How do I write a book? How do I create compelling characters that readers will love? How do I build a believable world for my story? What does it even mean to write a story that works? Do you have any writing tips? These are just some of the big questions that developmental editor and book coach, Savannah Gilbo, digs into on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast. Each week, Savannah shares actionable tools, tips, and strategies that will help you write, edit, and publish your book. So, whether you're brand new to writing, or a seasoned author looking to improve your craft, this podcast is for you!
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#120: First Chapter Analysis: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros from 2023-12-12T00:00
“I think that's really important at the end of every time that you write a scene. Ask yourself, how can I raise the stakes even more?” - Abigail K. Perry
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#119: Student Spotlight: How Fern Bernstein Wrote A Dual Timeline Novel Based On The Edies of Grey Gardens from 2023-12-05T00:00
“It's the inciting incident, the turning point, the crisis moment, the climax, and the resolution, and each scene really needs to have that to move the story forward.” - Fern Berns...
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#118: How To Find The Major Dramatic Question Of Your Story from 2023-11-28T00:00
“Every story has one main question that it raises in the beginning and answers by the end.” - Savannah Gilbo
In this latest podcast episode, we'll explore a fundamental...
#116: First Chapter Analysis: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman from 2023-11-14T00:00
“In every story, you want to have that internal change because, without internal change, there is no character change.” - Savannah Gilbo
In today’s episode, both Ab...
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#115: Student Spotlight: How Anne Mortensen Went From Inspiration to Publication (&Indie Published Her Novels) from 2023-11-07T00:00
“I tried to ignore it, but when inspiration strikes, sometimes the inspiration keeps striking, and it just didn't want to go.” - Anne Mortensen
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#114: 3 Common Dialogue Mistakes (And How To Fix Them) from 2023-10-31T00:00
“Dialogue is a form of action. We can utilize what's happening around the dialogue to assist what's being said.” - Savannah Gilbo
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#113: First Chapter Analysis: The Magicians by Lev Grossman from 2023-10-24T00:00
“I feel that emotional connection, the emotional struggles here are going to be a big gameplay in how the story is executed.” - Abigail K. Perry
Magic has always fascinated us, ha...
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#112: 5 Questions Your Reader Shouldn't Have To Ask from 2023-10-17T00:00
You need to get readers asking questions to hook them into your story, but you don’t want them asking the wrong questions or being so confused that they stop reading altogether. In this episode,...
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#110: Is A Writing Course Really Worth it For Beginners? from 2023-09-26T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on writing courses—including 5 things that make a fiction writing course worth your time and money. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
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#109: 5 Common Scene Issues (And How to Fix Them) from 2023-09-20T10:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 of the most common “scene level” issues to look for when editing your draft. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[02:44] Issue #1: The scene isn...
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#108: Why Your Capacity For Zero is Crucial As A Writer from 2023-09-14T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite mindset tips—and it all has to do with your ability (and willingness) to start from scratch. I call it strengthening your capacity for zero....
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#107: Email List Building Essentials For Authors from 2023-09-05T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 steps to help you get started with list building. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[1:45] Having an email list is one of the best ways to bu...
#106: 5 Steps to Building Your Author Platform from 2023-08-29T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 steps to building an author platform. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[00:59] Your author platform is the foundation for all your future book...
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#105: First Chapter Analysis: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus from 2023-08-22T00:00
In today’s episode, Abigail K. Perry and I take a deep dive into the first chapter of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Here’s a preview of what we talk about:
[03:17] A very q...
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#104: 10 Tips For Writing Better Dialogue from 2023-08-15T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 10 tips for writing stronger, more impactful dialogue in your novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[02:00] Tip #1: Make sure your dial...
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#103: Morality Genre Conventions from 2023-08-08T15:00
In today’s episode, I’m covering the conventions of the morality genre using the movie A Man Called Otto as an example. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[05:09] The prot...
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#102: 3 Common Interiority Mistakes (and How to Fix Them) from 2023-08-01T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 most common interiority mistakes I see writers make, as well as how to fix them. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[03:20] Mistake 1: The “...
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#101: First Chapter Analysis: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt from 2023-07-25T00:00
In today’s episode, Abigail K. Perry and I take a deep dive into the first chapter of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Here’s a preview of what we talk about:
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#100: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (July 2023) from 2023-07-18T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes with me throughout my entire week, and I’m going to share what I’m working on, what big projects I’m focused on right now, and basically, ...
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#99: 5 Mindset Tips to Help You Unlock Your Writing Potential from 2023-07-11T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a round-up of mindset tips from some of my peers! Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[02:00] Rachel May of Golden May Editing shares a mindset tip...
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#96: 5 Worldbuilding Tips for Sci-Fi&Fantasy Writers from 2023-06-20T00:00
In this episode, I’m sharing my top 5 worldbuilding tips for science fiction and fantasy writers, with examples from popular novels. Here's a preview of what's included in the e...
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#95: How to Start Writing Your Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel from 2023-06-13T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top five tips to help you get started with your science fiction or fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[00:00] Step 1: Decide ...
#94: How to Reveal Your Character’s Inner Life on the Page from 2023-06-08T12:00
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about writing interiority—aka how to reveal your character’s inner life on the page. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[03:20] What is in...
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#93: First Chapter Analysis: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn from 2023-05-30T00:00
In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Legendborn by Tracey Deonn. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, as we talk through the first cha...
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#92: The 5 Functions of Dialogue in Your Story from 2023-05-23T00:00
In today’s episode, we’re going to look at the five functions of dialogue in your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[03:50] Function #1: Dialogue can help you advance the...
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#91: Student Spotlight: How She Went From First Draft to Landing Her Dream Agent with Jamie Varon from 2023-05-09T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jamie Varon to talk through her incredibly inspiring story of how she went from writing the first draft of her novel to landing her dream agent. ...
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#90: How to Choose the Best Point of View for Your Story from 2023-04-04T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through how to choose the best point of view and tense for your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[01:35] Point of view is th...
#89: Student Spotlight: How She Used Short Stories to Hone Her Craft (and Publish Her Debut Novel) with Pauline Yates from 2023-03-21T00:00
In today's episode, I’m sitting down with Pauline Yates to talk through how she used short stories to hone her craft and publish her debut novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included:...
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#87: First Chapter Analysis: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab from 2023-02-28T00:00
In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, as we talk...
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#86: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (February 2023) from 2023-02-21T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind-the-scenes with me throughout my entire week, and I’m going to share what I’m working on, what big projects I’m focused on right now, and basically, ...
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#85: Student Spotlight: How She Overcame Her Fear of the Blank Page (and Indie Published Her Novel) with Jennifer Lauer from 2023-02-14T00:00
In today's episode, I’m sitting down with Jennifer Lauer to talk through how she overcame her fear of the blank page and indie published her debut novel. Here’...
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#84: The 6 Scenes Every Status Story Needs from 2023-02-07T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m covering the key scenes that every status story needs. I’ve also included examples of how they show up in the movie The Devil Wears Prada. Here’s a preview of what’s i...
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#83: What Kind Of Editor Do You Need For Your Book? from 2023-01-31T00:00
In today's episode, we’re going to talk through the different types of editors you might need to work with to get your book ready to publish. Here's a preview of what's inc...
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#82: Show, Don't Tell: What This Advice Really Means from 2023-01-24T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing what the advice to “show, don’t tell” really means (and spoiler alert: it’s probably not what you think!). We’ll also talk about how to reveal your character’s em...
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#81: First Chapter Analysis: Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover from 2023-01-18T00:00
In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, as we talk through this popular con...
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#80: Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned From Writing a First Draft from 2023-01-10T00:00
In today’s episode, I asked five of my Notes to Novel students to share their biggest lessons learned while working through their first drafts. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
#79: 3 Things to Focus on if You’re a Brand New Writer from 2023-01-03T12:00
In today’s episode, I’m going to share the three things to focus on if you’re a brand new writer—or if I was coaching someone who was brand new to writing. Here’s a preview of what’s incl...
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#78: Down The Best Tips From FWME In 2022 from 2022-12-27T00:00
In this episode, I'm doing a little countdown of some of the best and most listened-to clips from the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast in 2022. Here's a preview of what you&apo...
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#77: 5 Takeaways from Coaching Writers in 2022 from 2022-12-20T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of the key takeaways I learned from coaching writers in 2022. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[01:30] Takeaway #1: Don’t be afraid to try ...
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#76: Student Spotlight: The Power of Outlining (and How He Finished a First Draft in 3 Months) With James Beswick from 2022-12-13T00:00
In today's episode, I’m sitting down with James Beswick to talk through his incredibly inspiring story of how he finished his first draft in three months. Here’s a preview of what’s ...
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#75: Crime Genre Conventions from 2022-12-06T00:00
In today's episode, I’m covering the conventions of the crime genre. This includes the character roles, settings, and events that need to be present in a crime story in order for it to w...
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#74: When Should You Write in Scene vs. Summary? from 2022-11-29T00:00
In today's episode, I’m covering the difference between writing in scene versus writing in summary. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[01:45] Scenes are concrete moments tha...
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#73: The 4 Phases of Editing: How to Revise Your Novel from 2022-11-22T00:00
In today's episode, we’re going to talk about how to edit your messy first draft without slipping into overwhelm. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[01:50] The very first t...
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#72: The 6 Scenes Every Morality Story Needs from 2022-11-15T00:00
In today's episode, I’m covering the key scenes that every morality story needs. I’ve also included examples of how they show up in the movie Flight. Here’s a preview of what’s included:...
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#71: Student Spotlight: How She Wrote a Novel in 6 Months (and Landed an Agent 10 Months Later) with Stefanie Medrek from 2022-11-08T00:00
In today's episode, I’m sitting down with Stefanie Medrek to talk through her incredibly inspiring story of how she went from having an idea for a story to landing an agent. Here’s a previe...
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#70: Status Genre Conventions from 2022-11-01T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the status genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventions show up in the movie The Devil Wears Pr...
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#69: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from 2022-10-26T00:00
In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, as...
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#68: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince from 2022-10-18T00:00
In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, ...
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#67: The Pros And Cons Of Independent Publishing from 2022-10-11T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through the pros and cons of indie publishing. Here’s a preview of what you’ll hear in the episode:
[01:30] Indie publishing is the pure do-it-you...
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#66: The Pros And Cons Of Traditional Publishing from 2022-10-04T00:00
In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through the pros and cons of traditional publishing. Here’s a preview of what you’ll hear in the episode:
[01:35] Traditional publishing refers to...
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#65: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter&the Order of the Phoenix with Abigail Perry from 2022-09-20T13:00
In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perr...
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#64: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter&the Goblet of Fire with Abigail Perry from 2022-09-06T00:00
In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling. Join me and fellow developmental edito...
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#63: Don't Start a Scene Without These 3 Things from 2022-08-23T00:00
In this episode, I'm sharing the three contextual elements you'll want to include at the beginning of each one of your scenes. We'll also look at how these three elements s...
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#62: The 6 Key Scenes Every Crime Novel Needs from 2022-08-11T00:00
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every crime story needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of the genre. Here's a preview of wha...
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#61: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter&the Prisoner of Azkaban with Abigail Perry from 2022-07-19T00:00
In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling. Join me and fellow developmental ...
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#60: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter&the Chamber of Secrets with Abigail Perry from 2022-07-14T00:00
In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. Join me and fellow developmental e...
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#59: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter&the Sorcerer's Stone with Abigail Perry from 2022-05-25T16:00
In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling. Join me and fellow developmenta...
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#58: 10 Querying Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) from 2022-05-18T16:00
In this episode, I'm sharing the 10 most common querying mistakes I see writers make and how to avoid them. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in t...
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#57: Action Genre Conventions from 2022-02-15T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the action genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventions show up in the movie The Hung...
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#56: 5 Reasons Why Readers Stop Reading from 2022-02-03T00:00
In this episode, I'm exploring 5 reasons why readers might stop reading a novel. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in the episode:
[01:50] Reason #1: Nothing me...
#55: 3 Tips for Writing a First Draft in 90 Days from 2022-01-18T00:00
In this episode, I'm sharing three tips for writing a first draft in 90 days. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in the episode:
[01:35] How one of my Notes to N...
#54: How to Test Your Story Idea Before Writing from 2022-01-11T00:00
In this episode, I'm sharing two of my favorite ways to test out a story idea before you start writing a single word. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in the episode:
#53: Counting Down the Best Tips from FWME in 2021 from 2021-12-21T00:00
In this episode, I'm doing my own little countdown of some of the best and most listened to clips from the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast episodes in 2021. Here's a preview o...
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#52: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2021 from 2021-12-14T00:00
In today’s episode, I'm sharing some of the lessons I learned from coaching writers this year. My hope is that these lessons will help you to keep moving forward with your work in the most ...
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#51: 3 Tips for Writing Unforgettable Secondary Characters from 2021-12-07T00:00
In today's episode, I'll walk you through three tips for crafting unforgettable supporting characters. Here's a preview of what's included:
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#50: Save the Cat! The Ending Beats from 2021-09-07T20:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the beats that make up the end of a story, or the final section of Blake Snyder's Save the Cat! (STC!) beat sheet so that you ...
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#49: Save the Cat! The Middle Beats (Part 2) from 2021-08-24T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the beats that make up the second half of the middle section of Blake Snyder's Save the Cat! (STC!) beat sheet so that you can...
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#48: Save the Cat! The Middle Beats (Part 1) from 2021-07-13T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the beats that make up the first half of the middle section of Blake Snyder's Save the Cat! (STC!) beat sheet so that you can ...
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#47: Save the Cat! The Beginning Beats from 2021-06-22T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the beginning beats of Blake Snyder's Save the Cat! (STC!) beat sheet so that you can efficiently outline (or write) your nove...
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#46: The 6 Scenes Every Worldview Novel Needs from 2021-06-01T00:00
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every worldview story needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of the genre. Here's a preview of...
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The 6 Scenes Every Worldview Novel Needs from 2021-06-01T00:00
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every worldview story needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of the genre. Here's a preview of...
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#45: How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome from 2021-05-25T00:00
In today's episode, I'm sharing three strategies that will help you overcome imposter syndrome. Here's a preview of what's included:
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#44: Performance Genre Conventions from 2021-05-18T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the performance genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventions show up in the movie The...
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#43: 10 Tips for Writing Better Scenes from 2021-04-20T00:00
In today's episode, I'm sharing my top ten tips for writing better scenes. Here's a preview of what's included:
[01:45] Tip #1: Stick to one point-of-view cha...
#42: 10 Reasons Why Novels Get Rejected from 2021-03-30T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through 10 common reasons why manuscripts are rejected by publishers. Here's a preview of what's included:
[02:05] A...
#41: The 6 Scenes Every Action Novel Needs from 2021-03-09T00:00
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every action story needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of the genre. Here's a preview of wh...
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#40: How to Write a Well-Structured Scene from 2021-02-23T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through how to write a well-structured scene. I'll also show you how this structure shows up in a scene from Harry Potter a...
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#39: The #1 Reason Why So Many Novels Go Unfinished from 2021-02-16T00:00
In today's episode, we’re going to talk about why so many novels go unfinished, and what to do so that you can start finishing every project that you start. Here's a preview of ...
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#38: Romance Genre Conventions from 2021-02-09T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the romance genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventions show up in the movie Twiligh...
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#37: 5 Questions to Ask Before Writing a First Draft from 2021-01-26T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through five questions to ask before you start writing a first draft. Here's a preview of what's included:
[01:25] T...
#36: What is a Book Coach? from 2021-01-19T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to cover all the different ways a book coach can help you finish your draft and become a stronger writer. Here's a preview of what's incl...
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#35: 3 Reasons Why You're Not Writing from 2021-01-12T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to cover three roadblocks that might be keeping you from writing. Here's a preview of what's included:
[01:45] So much of writin...
#34: How to Plan Your Writing Projects for the New Year from 2021-01-05T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through how to plan out your writing projects for the new year. Here's a preview of what's included:
[01:25] Creatin...
#33: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2020 from 2020-12-15T00:00
In today’s episode, I'm sharing some of the lessons I learned from coaching writers this year. My hope is that these lessons will help you to keep moving forward with your work in the most ...
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5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2020 from 2020-12-15T00:00
In today’s episode, I'm sharing some of the lessons I learned from coaching writers this year. My hope is that these lessons will help you to keep moving forward with your work in the most ...
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#32: How to Start Editing Your NaNowriMo Draft from 2020-12-01T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through what to do with your messy first draft now that NaNoWriMo is over. Here's a preview of what's included:
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#31: The 6 Scenes Every Thriller Novel Needs from 2020-11-24T00:00
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every thriller novel needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of the genre. Here's a preview of ...
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#30: 4 Reasons Why You Need a Target Word Count from 2020-11-17T15:00
In today's episode, we’re going to talk through four reasons why you should have a target word count for your story. Here's a preview of what's included:
[01:50] G...
#29: Horror Genre Conventions from 2020-11-03T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the horror genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventions show up in the movie Hallowee...
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The 6 Scenes Every Performance Story Needs from 2020-10-20T17:00
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every performance story needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of the genre. Here's a preview ...
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The Inciting Incident: How to Get Your Story Into Motion from 2020-10-06T00:00
In today's episode, we’re going to talk about crafting a great inciting incident for your story. I'm also going to show you how the global inciting incident looks different across t...
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Bonus: Conquering the Writing Blues Summit Interview with Dr. Susan Hickman from 2020-10-01T00:00
In today's extra special bonus episode, I'm sharing my interview with Dr. Susan Hickman from the Conquering the Writing Blues Summit I took part in earlier this year. Here'...
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Worldview Genre Conventions from 2020-09-29T10:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the worldview genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventions show up in the movie The P...
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#24: 10 Steps to Get Ready for NaNoWriMo from 2020-09-15T15:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through ten steps to get ready for NaNoWriMo. Here's a preview of what's included: In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the difference between genre conventions and tropes. Here's a preview of what's included:
[03:40] Step 1: Choose from 2020-07-07T00:00
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How to Figure Out the Shape of Your Story from 2020-06-23T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through how to figure out the big-picture shape of your story. Here's a preview of what's included:
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[02:45] Each ge...
How to Handle Character Backstory in Your Novel from 2020-06-16T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through my top three tips for weaving your character's backstory into your novel in a way that engages the reader without bogging them...
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5 Things That Kill Narrative Drive (and How to Fix it) from 2020-06-09T00:00
In today's episode, I'm continuing last week's discussion on narrative drive or that "thing" that hooks a reader's interest and pulls them through the story....
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3 Ways to Create Narrative Drive in Your Story from 2020-06-02T00:00
In today's episode, I'm exploring narrative drive or that "thing" that hooks a reader's interest and pulls them through the story. Here's a preview of what&a...
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How to Create Memorable Characters Using Hooks from 2020-05-12T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to show you how to create unique and memorable characters using "hooks." Here's a preview of what's included:
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Value Shifts: The Quickest Way to Determine if a Scene Works from 2020-05-05T00:00
In today's episode, we're going to talk about value shifts. Specifically, how understanding the concept of value shifts can help you write an edit a story that works. Here'...
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7 Secrets to Success That Every Writer Should Know from 2020-04-21T00:00
In today's episode, I share the 7 secrets to success that every writer should know. These 7 secrets will help you accomplish your goals, become a better writer, and live a writing life y...
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5 Questions to Help You Write Better Characters from 2020-04-14T00:00
In this episode, I'll walk you through five questions that will help you write compelling characters. I highly recommend using these questions to flesh out both your protagonist AND ...
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3 Reasons You Should Write in Scenes vs. Chapters from 2020-04-07T00:00
In today's episode, I'm going to give you three reasons why you should write your draft in scenes instead of chapters. Here's a preview of what we'll cover:
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3 Ways to Figure Out the Theme of Your Story from 2020-03-31T00:00
In today's episode, I'll walk you through three different ways to figure out the theme of your story. Here's a preview of what we'll cover:
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Bonus: Ask Savannah (Listener Q&A) from 2020-03-24T09:00
In today's extra special bonus episode, I'm going to answer some questions from you guys! Here's a quick overview of what we talk about in this episode:
[01:30] Jo...
How to Identify Your Story's Ideal Reader from 2020-03-24T00:00
In this episode, we're going to talk about your story's ideal reader -- or the one person who is going to love your book just as much as you do. Here's a quick overview of ...
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How to Choose the Best Genre for Your Story from 2020-03-17T00:00
In this episode, we're going to talk about genre -- specifically how to choose the primary (or global) genre for your story. Here's a quick overview of what we talk about in thi...
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#3: How to Decide Which Story Idea to Write Next from 2020-03-17T00:00
In this episode, we're going to talk about how to choose between multiple story ideas, or how to decide which story idea to write next. Here's a quick overview of what we talk a...
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#1: The #1 Myth That Holds Writers Back from 2020-03-17T00:00
In this episode, we're going to talk about the biggest myth that holds writers back and what to do about it if you're falling prey to this myth. Here's a quick overview of ...
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Introducing the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast! from 2020-03-10T12:00
Weekly writing tips from a developmental editor and book coach.
My name is Savannah Gilbo and I'm a fiction editor and book coach. Every day, I help people, just like you, write, e...
Introducing the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast! from 2020-03-10T12:00
Weekly writing tips from a developmental editor and book coach.
My name is Savannah Gilbo and I'm a fiction editor and book coach. Every day, I help people, just like you, write, e...
Introducing the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast! from 2020-03-10T12:00
Weekly writing tips from a developmental editor and book coach.
My name is Savannah Gilbo and I'm a fiction editor and book coach. Every day, I help people, just like you, write, e...