Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips
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Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips
Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book. Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, this show breaks down the fiction writing process into clear, actionable steps so y...
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215. How to Write a Prologue Readers Won’t Skip (& When to Start at Chapter One Instead)
Should you include a prologue or skip it? Here's how to make the right choice for your novel.
Prologues are one of the most debated topics in fi...
214. Subverting the Mainstream Lens: Writing Stories That Stay True to Your People (With Tiffany Grimes)
Learn how to write authentic, diverse characters without over-explaining or fearing criticism.
Writing diverse characters can feel intimidating....
213. 5 Expert Tips To Edit Your Messy First Draft Without The Overwhelm
Five book coaches reveal the editing secrets that turn messy first drafts into ready-to-publish manuscripts.
Finishing a first draft is an incre...
212. 5 Ways Writers Can Use AI to Help With Book Marketing
You’ve poured your heart into writing your book, but now you’re staring down the next challenge: how do you actually get it into readers’ hands?
211. How to Write Romantasy Power Couples Readers Obsess Over With Jenna Moreci
Want to write a Romantasy that readers obsess over? Here’s how to deliver the tropes, intimacy, and magic readers crave.
Romantasy is everywhere...
210. 5 Tips For Writing A Multiple POV Novel Without Confusing Your Readers
Discover the five essential strategies for mastering multiple-POV novels without confusing your readers.
Have you ever wondered if you could wri...
209. How to Revise Your Novel Like a Pro (Without Losing Your Mind) With Alice Sudlow
Discover the counterintuitive first draft editing approach that transforms messy manuscripts into page-turning novels readers love.
Most fiction...
208. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 6)
Real writers share how they broke free from endless rewrites and abandoned drafts to finally finish their novels in just 90 days—using the exact frame...
207. What Agents & Readers Want: How to Write a Story That Works
Have you ever sat down to write a novel and thought, “Where do I even begin?” Or maybe you’ve started writing, but something feels... off. The story i...
#206. Student Spotlight: How Gina Elizabeth Went From Stuck to Publishing Two Books in Just One Year
After years of getting stuck at chapter six, Gina Elizabeth finally discovered the missing piece that helped her finish writing not just one novel, bu...
Bonus: Plotting for Pantsers: How 3 Writers Found Freedom in Story Structure
The myth that plotting kills creativity is keeping countless discovery writers stuck in an endless cycle of abandoned manuscripts—but what if structur...
#205. How Story Structure Can Free Your Creativity and Help You Finish Your Novel
The myth of "writing free" is keeping talented writers stuck on Chapter One. Here's why story structure actually enhances creativity—and how to use it...
#204. Student Spotlight: Why Overlearning Is Holding You Back: Neroli Lacey’s Journey to Publishing Success
After years of collecting every writing craft book imaginable and studying with renowned editors, Neroli Lacey discovered that too much knowledge was...
Bonus: How 3 Perfectionists Finally Broke Free & Finished Their First Drafts
What if perfectionism is the real reason you haven't finished your novel—not lack of talent or time?
"I need to get this right before I move on"...
#203. Why Writing Advice Is Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do Instead)
All those writing articles you've bookmarked? They might be the exact reason you can't finish your novel. Here's what's really happening—and the simpl...
#202. Student Spotlight: How Kara Kentley Turned a Messy Draft Into a Published Romance (and How You Can Too)
After years of rewriting the same sagging middle and juggling two confusing timelines, Kara Kentley discovered the romance structure secrets that tran...
Bonus: Making Time To Write: How 3 Busy Writers Finished Their First Drafts
What if the reason you haven't written your novel has nothing to do with how many hours are in your day?
"I don't have time to write" might be t...
#201. The Time Myth: Why ‘Finding Time to Write’ Actually Makes It Harder
Feel stuck "finding time" to write your novel? You might be solving the wrong problem. Here's what's really going on—and what to do instead.
Why...
Bonus: From Stuck to Breakthrough: How 3 Writers Found Their Path Forward
What if the reason you're stuck on your novel isn't about talent or creativity, but simply a missing piece of the puzzle that could change everything?...
#200. Why Most Writers Give Up (And How to Finally Finish Your Novel)
Ever wonder why 97% of aspiring authors never finish their books? The answer might surprise you.
If you've been dreaming about writing a novel b...
#199. Struggling With Flat Characters? These 5 Books Will Transform Your Writing
Master character development with these five must-read books that transform static characters from boring to brilliant.
You've created character...
#198. Book Reviews: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Reader Feedback (With Emily Golden & Rachel May)
Learn how to handle book reviews without letting them crush your confidence or derail your writing dreams.
Receiving your first book review can...
#197. How to Write a Novel That Hooks Readers Through Curiosity (Not Confusion)
Master the art of creating irresistible, page-turning curiosity without confusing or frustrating your readers.
Have you ever written what you th...
#196. The Pros and Cons of Writing A Novel With Multiple Points of View
Discover the pros and cons of writing a novel from multiple POVs—including how to avoid the #1 mistake that kills multi-POV novels.
Are multiple...
#195. How Deliberate Practice Can Improve Your Fiction Writing (With Tim Grahl)
Master the fundamental building block of fiction writing with this one exercise that's helped writers break through years of stalled progress in just...
#194. Self-Publishing Your Novel: A 10 Step Guide for First-Time Authors
Congratulations! You've finished writing your novel, and you've set your sights on self-publishing. But now you're staring at your manuscript, wonderi...
#193. How Dictation Can Help You Write Faster With Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
Learn how dictation is your secret weapon for capturing story ideas, supporting overall health, and writing up to 3,000 words per hour.
Are you...
#192. 5 Big-Picture First Draft Mistakes (& How To Fix Them)
Discover the five most common big-picture mistakes writers make in their first drafts—and learn exactly what you can do to fix them.
Congratulat...
#191. Fiction Genres Made Easy: Understanding the 5 Dimensions of Genre
Discover the five ways to talk about your story’s genre so you can write, edit, and publish your novel with clarity and confidence.
Ever found y...
#190. Novel Editing: 10 Steps to Editing Your First Draft
Congratulations! You've finished writing your first draft—an achievement that puts you ahead of countless aspiring writers who never make it past the...
#189. Student Spotlight: From First Draft to Published Novel at 72 With Cheryl Arko
Discover how a 72-year-old data scientist overcame perfectionism to publish her debut science fiction novel after decades of dreaming about it.
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#188. 5 Mindset Hacks to Help You Finish Your First Draft
Five book coaches reveal their most powerful mindset hacks to help you crush self-doubt, overcome perfectionism, and finally finish your first draft—e...
#187. How To Write An Unforgettable Plot Twist In Your Novel With Samantha Skal
Master the art of the jaw-dropping plot twist and transform your readers from passive page-turners into gasping, can't-put-it-down fans.
Ever ga...
#186. First Draft Roadmap: 10 Steps to Writing A Novel For Beginners
Writing your first novel is a journey unlike any other—equal parts exhilarating, frustrating, magical, and challenging. But here's what you need to kn...
#185. Student Spotlight: How Angela Haas Published TWO Books In 6 Months
Curious about writing books in more than one genre? Angela Haas shares a behind-the-scenes look at writing science fiction and romantic comedy!
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#184. 3 Must-Know Tips For Writing A Novel With Dual Timelines
“I want to write a dual timeline novel, but I’m struggling to weave the storylines together. Help!” 👈 This is something I hear from writers all the t...
#183. From Screenwriter to Award-Winning Memoirist: Michael Jamin's Indie Publishing Journey
Curious about what it’s like to make the switch from writing for TV to writing books? Or maybe you want to learn writing tips from a screenwriter with...
#182. Writing Romantasy: How to Balance Fantasy Elements and Romance in Your Novel
Calling all Romantasy (and Fantasy) authors! Tune in to learn how to write a Romantasy novel that perfectly blends fantasy elements with romance.
#181. First Chapter Analysis: House Of Earth And Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Romantasy and Fantasy authors! Tune in to learn how the opening pages of House of Earth and Blood hooks readers and pulls them into the rest of the st...
#180. Student Spotlight: How Her Debut Novel Became An Amazon Bestseller With Margaret Mantor
Discover how a debut author turned her first novel into an Amazon #1 bestseller using strategic marketing tactics instead of relying on social media.<...