
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!
197 episodes • 0 archived •
E187
#187. How To Write An Unforgettable Plot Twist In Your Novel With Samantha SkalE187·
April 1
April 1
46 mins
E186
#186. First Draft Roadmap: 10 Steps to Writing A Novel For BeginnersE186·
March 25
March 25
35 mins
E185
#185. Student Spotlight: How Angela Haas Published TWO Books In 6 MonthsE185·
March 18
March 18
37 mins
E184
#184. 3 Must-Know Tips For Writing A Novel With Dual TimelinesE184·
March 11
March 11
30 mins
E183
#183. From Screenwriter to Award-Winning Memoirist: Michael Jamin's Indie Publishing JourneyE183·
March 4
March 4
32 mins
E182
#182. Writing Romantasy: How to Balance Fantasy Elements and Romance in Your NovelE182·
February 25
February 25
29 mins
E181
#181. First Chapter Analysis: House Of Earth And Blood by Sarah J. MaasE181·
February 18
February 18
53 mins
E180
#180. Student Spotlight: How Her Debut Novel Became An Amazon Bestseller With Margaret MantorE180·
February 11
February 11
42 mins
E179
#179. Writing When You Have A Chronic Illness With Sandra PostmaE179·
February 4
February 4
42 mins
E178
#178. First Chapter Analysis: Outlander by Diana GabaldonE178·
January 28
January 28
1h 1m
E177
#177. 3 Things You Need To Write Your Novel In 2025E177·
January 21
January 21
20 mins
E176
# 176. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 5)E176·
January 14
January 14
33 mins
E175
#175. 5 Easy Time Management Strategies To Write Your Novel FasterE175·
January 7
January 7
32 mins
E174
#174. Counting Down The Best Writing Tips From FWME In 2024E174·
Dec 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
32 mins
E173
#173. 5 Mindset Tips For Revising Your First DraftE173·
Dec 24, 2024
Dec 24, 2024
26 mins
E172
#172. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (December 2024)E172·
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
34 mins
E171
#171. How To Utilize Tone & Mood In Your Writing With Isobelle LansE171·
Dec 10, 2024
Dec 10, 2024
23 mins
E170
#170. How To Pick Your Publishing Path With Nicole MeierE170·
Dec 3, 2024
Dec 3, 2024
40 mins
E169
#169. 5 Tips To Help Neurodivergent Writers Finish Their BooksE169·
Nov 26, 2024
Nov 26, 2024
32 mins
E168
#168. Women's Fiction vs. Romance: What's The Difference?E168·
Nov 19, 2024
Nov 19, 2024
24 mins
E167
#167. Why Marketing Matters From Day One With Lacy LieffersE167·
Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
42 mins
E166
#166. Student Spotlight: How Jennifer Sold 5,000+ Copies of Her Debut Novel in 18 Months (Without a Big Social Media Following)E166·
Nov 5, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
45 mins
E165
#165. How To Interpret Agent Rejections (& What To Do Next)E165·
Oct 29, 2024
Oct 29, 2024
18 mins
E164
#164. Student Spotlight: Why She Ditched Her Agent And Self-Published Her Debut Novel With Stefanie MedrekE164·
Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
43 mins
E163
#163. How To Find & Work With A Book Cover Designer With Zoe NorvellE163·
Oct 15, 2024
Oct 15, 2024
46 mins
E162
#162. Book Recs: 5 Books Every Aspiring Writer Needs To ReadE162·
Oct 8, 2024
Oct 8, 2024
23 mins
E161
#161. Scene Beats: What They Are & Why They MatterE161·
Oct 1, 2024
Oct 1, 2024
19 mins
E160
#160. How Tim Grahl Wrote His Best Book Yet In 6 MonthsE160·
Sep 24, 2024
Sep 24, 2024
44 mins
E159
#159. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (September 2024)E159·
Sep 17, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
22 mins
E158
#158. How To Strengthen Your Writing with the Power of Social Media With Lara FerrariE158·
Sep 10, 2024
Sep 10, 2024
41 mins
E157
#157. 10 Surprising Lessons From My First Book LaunchE157·
Sep 3, 2024
Sep 3, 2024
19 mins
E156
#156. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 4)E156·
Aug 27, 2024
Aug 27, 2024
26 mins
E155
#155. 10 Things That Will NOT Make You A Better WriterE155·
Aug 20, 2024
Aug 20, 2024
33 mins
E154
#154. Coaching Call: Critiquing Jac Sahlin's Query And First Five PagesE154·
Aug 13, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
1h 20m
E153
#153. Scene Analysis: Chapter 5 "Diagon Alley" From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneE153·
Aug 6, 2024
Aug 6, 2024
48 mins
E152
#152. Three Act Structure Breakdown: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneE152·
Aug 1, 2024
Aug 1, 2024
38 mins
Bonus: The Global Story Structure of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
18 mins
Bonus: How To Write Scenes Like Rowling (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
28 mins
E151
#151. How Rowling Built A World Ripe For Life Or Death Conflicts (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)E151·
Jul 23, 2024
Jul 23, 2024
21 mins
Bonus: How Rowling Used Plot Catalysts to Keep Readers Engaged (A Sneak Peek From My Book!)
Jul 18, 2024
Jul 18, 2024
11 mins
E150
#150. How Rowling Created A Cast of Compelling Characters (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)E150·
Jul 16, 2024
Jul 16, 2024
34 mins
Bonus: What Made Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone A Best Seller? (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
Jul 11, 2024
Jul 11, 2024
26 mins
[SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT] My Book Is Available For Pre-Order!
Jul 9, 2024
Jul 9, 2024
14 mins
E149
#149. 5 Questions To Write Better AntagonistsE149·
Jul 2, 2024
Jul 2, 2024
26 mins
E148
#148. How To Use Universal Fantasy To Write Better Books (& Sell More Copies) With Theodora TaylorE148·
Jun 25, 2024
Jun 25, 2024
44 mins
E147
#147. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (June 2024)E147·
Jun 18, 2024
Jun 18, 2024
31 mins
E146
#146. 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Make You A Happier & More Productive Writer With April DávilaE146·
Jun 11, 2024
Jun 11, 2024
37 mins
E145
#145. How To Develop Your Character's BackstoryE145·
Jun 4, 2024
Jun 4, 2024
20 mins
E144
#144. Student Spotlight: How She Landed A Book Deal With Her Dream Publisher (With Savannah Carlisle)E144·
May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024
43 mins
E143
#143. How To Pitch Podcasts With Michelle GlogovacE143·
May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024
39 mins
E142
#142. How To Write A Query Letter That Get RequestsE142·
May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024
21 mins
E141
#141. How To Create Believable Monsters With Randy EllefsonE141·
May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024
52 mins
E140
#140. First Chapter Analysis: Mockingjay by Suzanne CollinsE140·
Apr 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024
56 mins
E139
#139: 5 Multi POV Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)E139·
Apr 23, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
20 mins
E138
#138: How To Manage Your Creative Anxiety With Rhonda DouglasE138·
Apr 16, 2024
Apr 16, 2024
40 mins
E137
#137: 5 Tips For Writing Better Fiction (Even If You're Just Starting Out)E137·
Apr 9, 2024
Apr 9, 2024
32 mins
E136
#136: First Chapter Analysis: Catching Fire by Suzanne CollinsE136·
Apr 2, 2024
Apr 2, 2024
1h 1m
E135
#135: Mastering Point of View and Voice: Expert Tips From Gabriela Pereira Of DIY MFAE135·
Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
42 mins
E134
#134: How To Stop Procrastinating: 5 Productivity Tips For WritersE134·
Mar 19, 2024
Mar 19, 2024
29 mins
E133
#133: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (March 2024)E133·
Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
35 mins
E132
#132: First Chapter Analysis: The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsE132·
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
1h 7m
E131
#131: 5 Steps To Start Planning Your Book SeriesE131·
Feb 27, 2024
Feb 27, 2024
34 mins
E130
#130: How to Craft Romantic Chemistry & Tension Between CharactersE130·
Feb 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024
25 mins
E129
#129: Overcoming The Fear Of Marketing With Alexa BigwarfeE129·
Feb 13, 2024
Feb 13, 2024
43 mins
E128
#128: What Are Obligatory Scenes And Conventions?E128·
Feb 6, 2024
Feb 6, 2024
19 mins
E127
#127: First Chapter Analysis: The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch AlbomE127·
Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024
1 hr
E126
#126: Save The Cat! Troubleshooting Common Plot Problems With Jessica BrodyE126·
Jan 23, 2024
Jan 23, 2024
41 mins
E125
#125: Novel Writing Pitfalls: Don't Make These 5 MistakesE125·
Jan 16, 2024
Jan 16, 2024
26 mins
E124
#124: Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 3)E124·
Jan 9, 2024
Jan 9, 2024
30 mins
E123
#123: How To Overcome The 5 Types Of Imposter SyndromeE123·
Jan 2, 2024
Jan 2, 2024
19 mins
E122
#122: Counting Down The Best Writing Tips From FWME In 2023E122·
Dec 26, 2023
Dec 26, 2023
41 mins
E121
#121: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2023E121·
Dec 19, 2023
Dec 19, 2023
23 mins
E120
#120: First Chapter Analysis: Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosE120·
Dec 12, 2023
Dec 12, 2023
1h 10m
E119
#119: Student Spotlight: How Fern Bernstein Wrote A Dual Timeline Novel Based On The Edies of Grey GardensE119·
Dec 5, 2023
Dec 5, 2023
45 mins
E118
#118: How To Find The Major Dramatic Question Of Your StoryE118·
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
11 mins
E117
#117: Exploring the World of Beta and Sensitivity Reading with Julie Taylor from The Spun YarnE117·
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
1 hr
E116
#116: First Chapter Analysis: Anxious People by Fredrik BackmanE116·
Nov 14, 2023
Nov 14, 2023
56 mins
E115
#115: Student Spotlight: How Anne Mortensen Went From Inspiration to Publication (& Indie Published Her Novels)E115·
Nov 7, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
48 mins
E114
#114: 3 Common Dialogue Mistakes (And How To Fix Them)E114·
Oct 31, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
18 mins
E113
#113: First Chapter Analysis: The Magicians by Lev GrossmanE113·
Oct 24, 2023
Oct 24, 2023
1h 25m
E112
#112: 5 Questions Your Reader Shouldn't Have To AskE112·
Oct 17, 2023
Oct 17, 2023
12 mins
E111
#111: Student Spotlight: From Messy First Draft to Publishing His Debut Novel With Edward J. CembalE111·
Oct 3, 2023
Oct 3, 2023
33 mins
E110
#110: Is A Writing Course Really Worth it For Beginners?E110·
Sep 26, 2023
Sep 26, 2023
12 mins
E109
#109: 5 Common Scene Issues (And How to Fix Them)E109·
Sep 20, 2023
Sep 20, 2023
13 mins
E108
#108: Why Your Capacity For Zero is Crucial As A WriterE108·
Sep 14, 2023
Sep 14, 2023
14 mins
E107
#107: Email List Building Essentials For AuthorsE107·
Sep 5, 2023
Sep 5, 2023
15 mins
E106
#106: 5 Steps to Building Your Author PlatformE106·
Aug 29, 2023
Aug 29, 2023
19 mins
E105
#105: First Chapter Analysis: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusE105·
Aug 22, 2023
Aug 22, 2023
26 mins
E104
#104: 10 Tips For Writing Better DialogueE104·
Aug 15, 2023
Aug 15, 2023
22 mins
E103
#103: Morality Genre ConventionsE103·
Aug 8, 2023
Aug 8, 2023
21 mins
E102
#102: 3 Common Interiority Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)E102·
Aug 1, 2023
Aug 1, 2023
14 mins
E101
#101: First Chapter Analysis: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltE101·
Jul 25, 2023
Jul 25, 2023
55 mins
E100
#100: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (July 2023)E100·
Jul 18, 2023
Jul 18, 2023
39 mins
E99
#99: 5 Mindset Tips to Help You Unlock Your Writing PotentialE99·
Jul 11, 2023
Jul 11, 2023
22 mins
E98
#98: How to Add Subplots to Your NovelE98·
Jul 4, 2023
Jul 4, 2023
13 mins
E97
#97: First Chapter Analysis: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah HarknessE97·
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
55 mins
E96
#96: 5 Worldbuilding Tips for Sci-Fi & Fantasy WritersE96·
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
18 mins
E95
#95: How to Start Writing Your Science Fiction or Fantasy NovelE95·
Jun 13, 2023
Jun 13, 2023
22 mins
E94
#94: How to Reveal Your Character’s Inner Life on the PageE94·
Jun 8, 2023
Jun 8, 2023
17 mins
E93
#93: First Chapter Analysis: Legendborn by Tracy DeonnE93·
May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
22 mins
E92
#92: The 5 Functions of Dialogue in Your StoryE92·
May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
19 mins
E91
#91: Student Spotlight: How She Went From First Draft to Landing Her Dream Agent with Jamie VaronE91·
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
1h 9m
E90
#90: How to Choose the Best Point of View for Your StoryE90·
Apr 4, 2023
Apr 4, 2023
19 mins
E89
#89: Student Spotlight: How She Used Short Stories to Hone Her Craft (and Publish Her Debut Novel) with Pauline YatesE89·
Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
1h 1m
E88
#88: Perfectionism vs. Procrastination: What's REALLY Going On?E88·
Mar 14, 2023
Mar 14, 2023
15 mins
E87
#87: First Chapter Analysis: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabE87·
Feb 28, 2023
Feb 28, 2023
38 mins
E86
#86: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (February 2023)E86·
Feb 21, 2023
Feb 21, 2023
30 mins
E85
#85: Student Spotlight: How She Overcame Her Fear of the Blank Page (and Indie Published Her Novel) with Jennifer LauerE85·
Feb 14, 2023
Feb 14, 2023
48 mins
E84
#84: The 6 Scenes Every Status Story NeedsE84·
Feb 7, 2023
Feb 7, 2023
12 mins
Bonus: Ask Savannah (Listener Q&A)
Feb 2, 2023
Feb 2, 2023
12 mins
E83
#83: What Kind Of Editor Do You Need For Your Book?E83·
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
14 mins
E82
#82: Show, Don't Tell: What This Advice Really MeansE82·
Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
14 mins
E81
#81: First Chapter Analysis: Ugly Love by Colleen HooverE81·
Jan 18, 2023
Jan 18, 2023
59 mins
E80
#80: Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned From Writing a First DraftE80·
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
33 mins
E79
#79: 3 Things to Focus on if You’re a Brand New WriterE79·
Jan 3, 2023
Jan 3, 2023
14 mins
E78
#78: Counting Down The Best Writing Tips From FWME In 2022E78·
Dec 27, 2022
Dec 27, 2022
30 mins
E77
#77: 5 Takeaways from Coaching Writers in 2022E77·
Dec 20, 2022
Dec 20, 2022
19 mins
E76
#76: Student Spotlight: The Power of Outlining (and How He Finished a First Draft in 3 Months) With James BeswickE76·
Dec 13, 2022
Dec 13, 2022
52 mins
E75
#75: Crime Genre ConventionsE75·
Dec 6, 2022
Dec 6, 2022
20 mins
E74
#74: When Should You Write in Scene vs. Summary?E74·
Nov 29, 2022
Nov 29, 2022
19 mins
E73
#73: The 4 Phases of Editing: How to Revise Your NovelE73·
Nov 22, 2022
Nov 22, 2022
24 mins
E72
#72: The 6 Scenes Every Morality Story NeedsE72·
Nov 15, 2022
Nov 15, 2022
16 mins
E71
#71: Student Spotlight: How She Wrote a Novel in 6 Months (and Landed an Agent 10 Months Later) with Stefanie MedrekE71·
Nov 8, 2022
Nov 8, 2022
45 mins
E70
#70: Status Genre ConventionsE70·
Nov 1, 2022
Nov 1, 2022
17 mins
E69
#69: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsE69·
Oct 26, 2022
Oct 26, 2022
1h 11m
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#68: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceE68·
Oct 18, 2022
Oct 18, 2022
1h 3m
E67
#67: The Pros And Cons Of Independent PublishingE67·
Oct 11, 2022
Oct 11, 2022
17 mins
E66
#66: The Pros And Cons Of Traditional PublishingE66·
Oct 4, 2022
Oct 4, 2022
18 mins
E65
#65: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix with Abigail PerryE65·
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 20, 2022
1h 2m
E64
#64: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire with Abigail PerryE64·
Sep 6, 2022
Sep 6, 2022
59 mins
E63
#63: Don't Start a Scene Without These 3 ThingsE63·
Aug 23, 2022
Aug 23, 2022
22 mins
E62
#62: The 6 Key Scenes Every Crime Novel NeedsE62·
Aug 11, 2022
Aug 11, 2022
16 mins
E61
#61: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban with Abigail PerryE61·
Jul 19, 2022
Jul 19, 2022
49 mins
E60
#60: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets with Abigail PerryE60·
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
53 mins
E59
#59: First Chapter Analysis: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone with Abigail PerryE59·
May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
1h 14m
E58
#58: 10 Querying Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)E58·
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
26 mins
Bonus: Be A Bestseller 3.0 Summit Interview with Emma Dhesi
Mar 15, 2022
Mar 15, 2022
40 mins
E57
#57: Action Genre ConventionsE57·
Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
20 mins
E56
#56: 5 Reasons Why Readers Stop ReadingE56·
Feb 3, 2022
Feb 3, 2022
18 mins
E55
#55: 3 Tips for Writing a First Draft in 90 DaysE55·
Jan 18, 2022
Jan 18, 2022
12 mins
E54
#54: How to Test Your Story Idea Before WritingE54·
Jan 11, 2022
Jan 11, 2022
14 mins
E53
#53: Counting Down the Best Writing Tips from FWME in 2021E53·
Dec 21, 2021
Dec 21, 2021
26 mins
E52
#52: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2021E52·
Dec 14, 2021
Dec 14, 2021
17 mins
E51
#51: 3 Tips for Writing Unforgettable Secondary CharactersE51·
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
13 mins
E50
#50: Save the Cat! The Ending BeatsE50·
Sep 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
21 mins
E49
#49: Save the Cat! The Middle Beats (Part 2)E49·
Aug 24, 2021
Aug 24, 2021
25 mins
E48
#48: Save the Cat! The Middle Beats (Part 1)E48·
Jul 13, 2021
Jul 13, 2021
28 mins
E47
#47: Save the Cat! The Beginning BeatsE47·
Jun 22, 2021
Jun 22, 2021
26 mins
E46
#46: The 6 Scenes Every Worldview Novel NeedsE46·
Jun 1, 2021
Jun 1, 2021
15 mins
E45
#45: How to Deal With Imposter SyndromeE45·
May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021
18 mins
E44
#44: Performance Genre ConventionsE44·
May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021
17 mins
E43
#43: 10 Tips for Writing Better ScenesE43·
Apr 20, 2021
Apr 20, 2021
16 mins
E42
#42: 10 Reasons Why Novels Get RejectedE42·
Mar 30, 2021
Mar 30, 2021
19 mins
E41
#41: The 6 Scenes Every Action Novel NeedsE41·
Mar 9, 2021
Mar 9, 2021
15 mins
E40
#40: How to Write a Well-Structured SceneE40·
Feb 23, 2021
Feb 23, 2021
18 mins
E39
#39: The #1 Reason Why So Many Novels Go UnfinishedE39·
Feb 16, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
13 mins
E38
#38: Romance Genre ConventionsE38·
Feb 9, 2021
Feb 9, 2021
21 mins
E37
#37: 5 Questions to Ask Before Writing a First DraftE37·
Jan 26, 2021
Jan 26, 2021
12 mins
E36
#36: What is a Book Coach?E36·
Jan 19, 2021
Jan 19, 2021
12 mins
E35
#35: 3 Reasons Why You're Not WritingE35·
Jan 12, 2021
Jan 12, 2021
14 mins
E34
#34: How to Plan Your Writing Projects for the New YearE34·
Jan 5, 2021
Jan 5, 2021
21 mins
E33
#33: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2020E33·
Dec 15, 2020
Dec 15, 2020
17 mins
E32
#32: How to Start Editing Your NaNowriMo DraftE32·
Dec 1, 2020
Dec 1, 2020
16 mins
E31
#31: The 6 Scenes Every Thriller Novel NeedsE31·
Nov 24, 2020
Nov 24, 2020
12 mins
E30
#30: 4 Reasons Why You Need a Target Word CountE30·
Nov 17, 2020
Nov 17, 2020
12 mins
E29
#29: Horror Genre ConventionsE29·
Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020
18 mins
E28
#28: Red Herrings: How to Mislead and Surprise ReadersE28·
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
14 mins
E27
#27: The 6 Scenes Every Performance Story NeedsE27·
Oct 21, 2020
Oct 21, 2020
14 mins
E26
#26: The Inciting Incident: How to Get Your Story Into MotionE26·
Oct 6, 2020
Oct 6, 2020
19 mins
Bonus: Conquering the Writing Blues Summit Interview with Dr. Susan Hickman
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020
36 mins
E25
#25: Worldview Genre ConventionsE25·
Sep 29, 2020
Sep 29, 2020
22 mins
E24
#24: 10 Steps to Get Ready for NaNoWriMoE24·
Sep 15, 2020
Sep 15, 2020
24 mins
E23
#23: The 6 Scenes Every Romance Novel NeedsE23·
Sep 8, 2020
Sep 8, 2020
15 mins
E22
#22: How to Evaluate the Conflict in Your DraftE22·
Sep 1, 2020
Sep 1, 2020
17 mins
E21
#21: Progressive Complications: How to Write Better Conflict in Your NovelE21·
Aug 25, 2020
Aug 25, 2020
15 mins
E20
#20: 5 Strategies for Getting Unstuck While WritingE20·
Aug 12, 2020
Aug 12, 2020
15 mins
E19
#19: Thriller Genre ConventionsE19·
Aug 4, 2020
Aug 4, 2020
17 mins
E18
#18: 5 Mistakes Writers Make in Their Opening PagesE18·
Jul 21, 2020
Jul 21, 2020
12 mins
E17
#17: The 6 Scenes Every Horror Novel NeedsE17·
Jul 14, 2020
Jul 14, 2020
16 mins
E16
#16: Conventions vs. Tropes: What's the Difference?E16·
Jul 7, 2020
Jul 7, 2020
18 mins
E15
#15: How to Figure Out the Shape of Your StoryE15·
Jun 23, 2020
Jun 23, 2020
16 mins
E14
#14: How to Handle Character Backstory in Your NovelE14·
Jun 16, 2020
Jun 16, 2020
15 mins
E13
#13: 5 Things That Kill Narrative Drive (and How to Fix it)E13·
Jun 9, 2020
Jun 9, 2020
13 mins
E12
#12: 3 Ways to Create Narrative Drive in Your StoryE12·
Jun 2, 2020
Jun 2, 2020
12 mins
E11
#11: 10 Tips for Writing Better Love TrianglesE11·
May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020
15 mins
E10
#10: How to Create Memorable Characters Using HooksE10·
May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020
17 mins
E9
#9: Value Shifts: The Quickest Way to Determine if a Scene WorksE9·
May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
14 mins
E8
#8: 7 Secrets to Success That Every Writer Should KnowE8·
Apr 21, 2020
Apr 21, 2020
18 mins
E7
#7: 5 Questions to Help You Write Better CharactersE7·
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
16 mins
E6
#6: 3 Reasons You Should Write in Scenes vs. ChaptersE6·
Apr 7, 2020
Apr 7, 2020
12 mins
E5
#5: 3 Ways to Figure Out the Theme of Your StoryE5·
Mar 31, 2020
Mar 31, 2020
14 mins
Bonus: Ask Savannah (Listener Q&A)
Mar 24, 2020
Mar 24, 2020
16 mins
E4
#4: How to Identify Your Story's Ideal ReaderE4·
Mar 24, 2020
Mar 24, 2020
18 mins
E3
#3: How to Decide Which Story Idea to Write NextE3·
Mar 17, 2020
Mar 17, 2020
13 mins
E2
#2: How to Choose the Best Genre for Your StoryE2·
Mar 17, 2020
Mar 17, 2020
23 mins
E1
#1: The #1 Myth That Holds Writers BackE1·
Mar 17, 2020
Mar 17, 2020
16 mins
Introducing the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast!
Mar 10, 2020
Mar 10, 2020
2 mins