
Fiction Writing Made Easy
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<p><b>Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to creative writing podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, this show breaks down the fiction writing process into clear, actionable steps so you can finally make progress on your manuscript and <b>write a novel you’re proud of.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a first-time author, an aspiring novelist, or a seasoned writer looking to strengthen your craft, each episode will help you understand <b>what makes a story work</b> at the deepest level—so you can stop second-guessing your ideas and start building a stronger novel from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how to develop your premise, structure your plot, create compelling characters, write stronger scenes, world-build without infodumping, revise your draft, and navigate your publishing options with more clarity and confidence.</p><p><br></p><p><b>If you’ve ever wondered things like...</b></p><p><br></p><p>How do I write a novel if I’ve never done this before?</p><p>What’s the best way to structure a story that works?</p><p>How do I develop strong characters readers will care about?</p><p>How do I build an immersive world without info-dumping?</p><p>How do I write scenes that move the story forward?</p><p>How do I edit my first draft?</p><p>How do I know when my book is ready to publish?</p><p>Should I pursue self-publishing or traditional publishing?</p><p><br></p><p>…you’re in the right place.</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes drop weekly to help you simplify the novel-writing process, strengthen your storytelling skills, and get your book into readers’ hands.</p><p><br></p><p>—</p><p><br></p><p><b>Popular Episode Topics Include: </b>Fiction Writing Tips, Story Structure, Plotting a Novel, Character Development, Writing Stronger Scenes, World Building, Novel Revision, Story Development, How to Outline a Novel, Character Arcs, Genre Fiction, Editing a Novel, Fiction Writing Mistakes to Avoid, Revision Strategies, Writing Advice</p>
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Recent Episodes

September 22, 2026
#264. First Draft Mistakes: Jessica Brody & Savannah Gilbo Compare Notes
Author Jessica Brody and host Savannah Gilbo compare common first-draft novel writing mistakes and offer insights on what truly matters during the drafting process.

September 15, 2026
#263. How Emily Henry Hooks Readers in Chapter One of Book Lovers
Host Savannah Gilbo interviews author Emily Henry about how she hooks readers in chapter one of her novel Book Lovers.

September 1, 2026
Bonus: How 3 Writers Found a Clear Path Through All the Writing Advice
Savannah Gilbo interviews three writers who share how they navigate overwhelming writing advice to find their unique creative path.
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#263. How Emily Henry Hooks Readers in Chapter One of Book Lovers
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[…] Now, there is also a surprising amount of emotional movement inside of what is, again, on the surface, just a simple conversation, right? If you read the chapter, you'll see that Nora and Libby move from the teasing and the banter that naturally comes between sisters or really good friends. It moves from that to concern, to vulnerability, to relief, and then back to humor and that banter. And through things like Nora's interiority, so her thoughts and her feelings on the page, and everything we learn about the sister's history, that all helps those shifts in voice and tone land without slowing the scene down. […]
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- What is Fiction Writing Made Easy?
<p><b>Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to creative writing podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, this show breaks down the fiction writing process into clear, actionable steps so you can finally make progress on your manuscript and <b>write a novel you’re proud of.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a first-time author, an aspiring novelist, or a seasoned writer looking to strengthen your craft, each episode will help you understand <b>what makes a story work</b> at the deepest level—so you can stop second-guessing your ideas and start building a stronger novel from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how to develop your premise, structure your plot, create compelling characters, write stronger scenes, world-build without infodumping, revise your draft, and navigate your publishing options with more clarity and confidence.</p><p><br></p><p><b>If you’ve ever wondered things like...</b></p><p><br></p><p>How do I write a novel if I’ve never done this before?</p><p>What’s the best way to structure a story that works?</p><p>How do I develop strong characters readers will care about?</p><p>How do I build an immersive world without info-dumping?</p><p>How do I write scenes that move the story forward?</p><p>How do I edit my first draft?</p><p>How do I know when my book is ready to publish?</p><p>Should I pursue self-publishing or traditional publishing?</p><p><br></p><p>…you’re in the right place.</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes drop weekly to help you simplify the novel-writing process, strengthen your storytelling skills, and get your book into readers’ hands.</p><p><br></p><p>—</p><p><br></p><p><b>Popular Episode Topics Include: </b>Fiction Writing Tips, Story Structure, Plotting a Novel, Character Development, Writing Stronger Scenes, World Building, Novel Revision, Story Development, How to Outline a Novel, Character Arcs, Genre Fiction, Editing a Novel, Fiction Writing Mistakes to Avoid, Revision Strategies, Writing Advice</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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