Fiction Writing Made Easy

Updated: 14 Jan 2025 • 186 episodes
www.savannahgilbo.com

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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See how Notes to Novel™ helped these five writers go from a blank page to a story that works (without the overwhelm). With Notes to Novel™ (season 6) right around the corner, I"m bringing you something incredibly special today. I"m chatting with five amazing writers from season 5 about their experience inside the cours

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Feel stuck writing your novel? These 5 time management strategies will squash all productivity blocks to get your story finished—finally (and fast). Why does finding the time to write feel so hard sometimes? We often blame our busy schedules (and yes, that"s definitely part of it). But there"s something else lurking ar

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The best writing advice sticks with us because it changes our thinking about our craft. In this special year-end episode, I"m counting down the top 10 most powerful tips from Fiction Writing Made Easy in 2024—from crafting sizzling character chemistry and developing compelling antagonists to building immersive story wo

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Is the thought of revising your first draft making you nauseous? I got you. These mindset tips will ease revision anxiety for good.  It"s one thing to pour your heart into writing a first draft. However, facing revisions and sharing your story with others can feel raw, uncomfortable, and downright scary. Not to worry.

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Want a sneak peek into my life as a developmental editor and book coach? Listen in and find out what I do in my work week to help authors transform their story ideas into fully realized novels. I"ll walk you through what I"m learning, how I support fiction writers in finishing their novels, and my exciting plans for 20

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Need help with tone and mood in your novel writing? Maybe your scenes aren"t hitting the right emotional notes, or your story atmosphere feels off. Today, we"re breaking down four practical ways to master these tricky writing elements to keep your readers hooked. In this episode, I"m chatting with Isobelle Lans, a UK-b

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