Fiction Writing Made Easy
Hosted by Savannah Gilbo · Savannah Gilbo
4.9from 2,843 ratings
- 287
- Episodes
- 134
- Transcribed
- 2,843
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
About Fiction Writing Made Easy
Do you have a story you can't stop thinking about? Maybe it's still just an idea. Maybe it's half a draft you haven't opened in months, or a finished manuscript that doesn't quite work yet. Wherever you are, it can be hard to know what your story needs next. Fiction Writing Made Easy is a podcast for aspiring fiction authors who want clear, practical guidance on what to do next with their novels. Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, the show breaks down complicated writing concepts into simple, actionable lessons. Savannah explains why storytelling techniques work, how the different elements of a story fit together, and what that means for your own writing—often using examples from familiar books and movies. Topics include developing your story idea, outlining a novel, creating characters readers care about, writing scenes that move your story forward, and figuring out what to fix when your draft isn't working. You'll also find genre deep dives on romance, fantasy, thrillers, and horror, mindset tips for difficult writing days, and advice on querying agents and self-publishing. You'll also hear from editors and industry experts, as well as writers Savannah has taught who share how they finished—and often published—their books. With hundreds of episodes and over 3.8 million downloads, there's plenty to explore wherever you are with your book. Hit follow for new episodes every week—and take the next step toward a novel you're proud of.
- Publisher
- Savannah Gilbo
- Category
- arts · education · fiction
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 10 Mar 2020
- Latest episode
- 27 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
134 of 287 episodes have a transcript.
27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
#267. Ask Savannah: How Do I Fix a Plot Hole in My Story? (Plus Balancing Writing With Life & Hiding Plot Twists)
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
#266. How to Get Back Into Writing Your Novel After a Long Break
29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
265. What Is Cozy Fiction? 10 Characteristics Cozy Writers Need to Know
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#267. Ask Savannah: How Do I Fix a Plot Hole in My Story? (Plus Balancing Writing With Life & Hiding Plot Twists)
Published 27 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Now, the second thing I want to say is that at some point, you will need to figure out what to do about that plot hole, right? So let's say that you've gotten to the end of your draft, you've wrapped things up as best as you could, and you still have that plot hole to contend with. So what do you do? […]
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- Jessica Brody
- Lindsay Sfara
- Gala Russ
- Kristina Stanley
- Danyel Nicole
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- 4.9 / 5
- 1,547 ratings
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- 4.9 / 5
- 1,296 ratings
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- 99
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- Engagement
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