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Fiction Writing Made Easy

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by Savannah Gilbo

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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

Episode thumbnail for #250. Why Your First Draft Doesn't Match the Book in Your Head (with Gala Russ)

June 2, 2026

#250. Why Your First Draft Doesn't Match the Book in Your Head (with Gala Russ)

Host Savannah Gilbo interviews book coach and publishing strategist Gala Russ about the "taste gap" that causes first drafts to disappoint readers.

Episode thumbnail for #249. 5 POV Mistakes That Pull Readers Out of Your Story

May 26, 2026

#249. 5 POV Mistakes That Pull Readers Out of Your Story

Savannah Gilbo, a fiction writing expert, reveals five common point of view mistakes that pull readers out of a story, helping writers identify and fix these issues.

Episode thumbnail for #248. From Meet-Cute to HEA: How to Connect the Key Scenes of Your Romance Novel

May 19, 2026

#248. From Meet-Cute to HEA: How to Connect the Key Scenes of Your Romance Novel

Savannah Gilbo interviews romance author Kristina Stanley on crafting compelling connections between key scenes for a novel that flows from meet-cute to happily ever after.

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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>
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