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Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips

Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book. 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.Whether you"re a first-time author or a seasoned writer looking to sharpen your skills, each episode offers insights on novel writing, story structure,

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#105: First Chapter Analysis: Lessons in Chemistry by...

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2023/08/22

In today’s episode, Abigail K. Perry and I take a deep dive into the first chapter of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Here’s a preview of what we talk about:[03:17] A very quick summary of the first two chapters[06:30] Our analysis of the scene/s within the first two chapters using the "5 Commandments of Storytelling" from The Story Grid[25:11] Final thoughts and episode recapRate + Review + Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast!" ← If that

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#104: 10 Tips For Writing Better Dialogue

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2023/08/15

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 10 tips for writing stronger, more impactful dialogue in your novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:00] Tip #1: Make sure your dialogue serves a purpose in the overarching story.[03:00] Tip #2: Think of your dialogue as action vs. exposition (or active vs. passive).[06:09] Tip #3: Get clear on each character’s goal and motivation within a scene.[07:43] Tip #4: Make sure your dialogue is ripe with conflict and tension.[10:02] Tip #5: Check that your

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#103: Morality Genre Conventions

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2023/08/08

In today’s episode, I’m covering the conventions of the morality genre using the movie A Man Called Otto as an example. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [05:09] The protagonist starts the story at their worst (with a "wrong" moral compass)[06:40] The antagonist pressures the protagonist to face their bad behavior/wrongdoing[07:54] The protagonist is haunted by their past mistakes or selfish behavior[09:09] A character who represents the consequences of the protagonist’s

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#102: 3 Common Interiority Mistakes (and How to Fix...

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2023/08/01

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 most common interiority mistakes I see writers make, as well as how to fix them. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:20] Mistake 1: The “too passive” protagonist. Your protagonist should always crave agency, even if they can't physically take action. [06:17] Mistake 2: The protagonist whose always present. Real people think about the past and future while making decisions. Your characters should too![09:12] Mistake 3: The protagonist knows what the

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#101: First Chapter Analysis: Remarkably Bright...

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2023/07/25

In today’s episode, Abigail K. Perry and I take a deep dive into the first chapter of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Here’s a preview of what we talk about:[05:38] A very quick summary of the first chapter[13:37] A macro analysis of the first chapter using 7 key questions from Paula Munier's book The Writer’s Guide to Beginnings[43:08] A micro analysis of the scene within the chapter using the "5 Commandments of Storytelling" from The Story Grid[52:50] Final thoughts

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#100: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes...

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2023/07/18

In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes with me throughout my entire week, and I’m going to share what I’m working on, what big projects I’m focused on right now, and basically, anything that happens during the week. I'm always curious as to how people set up their day and what they're working on, and how they choose what they're going to actually work on that week. So, I thought you might be curious to know what I do all day as an editor and book coach—what I focus on

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#99: 5 Mindset Tips to Help You Unlock Your Writing...

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2023/07/11

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a round-up of mindset tips from some of my peers! Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:00] Rachel May of Golden May Editing shares a mindset tip about taking the pressure off of your writing practice by letting it be easy. You can learn more about Rachel, Golden May Editing, and her Story Magic podcast here![04:43] Georgina Green shares a mindset tip about using better language to talk to yourself about writing. She suggests operating from a growth mindset vs. a

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#98: How to Add Subplots to Your Novel

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2023/07/04

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#97: First Chapter Analysis: A Discovery of Witches...

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2023/06/27

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#96: 5 Worldbuilding Tips for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers

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2023/06/20

In this episode, I’m sharing my top 5 worldbuilding tips for science fiction and fantasy writers, with examples from popular novels. Here's a preview of what's included in the episode:[02:39] Tip #1—Go narrow and deep in your worldbuilding, not wide and shallow. Pick 2-3 worldbuilding categories to focus on, and only flesh out whatever's relevant to your plot and/or characters.[05:43] Tip #2—Determine what kind of magic or technology will exist in your story world. Will your

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#95: How to Start Writing Your Science Fiction or...

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2023/06/13

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top five tips to help you get started with your science fiction or fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [00:00] Step 1: Decide what kind of fantasy or science fiction story you’re writing. Find both the commercial genre and content genre of your story.[00:00] Step 2: Determine what your protagonist wants and needs. Look to your content genre for guidance, and then make your answer specific to your story idea[00:00] Step 3: Figure out what kind of

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#94: How to Reveal Your Character’s Inner Life on the...

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2023/06/08

In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about writing interiority—aka how to reveal your character’s inner life on the page. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:20] What is interiority? Interiority is on-the-page access to a protagonist’s psyche as they process information in an interesting way.[06:15] What is the primary purpose of interiority? Interiority helps readers connect with your characters by exposing their inner life (plus so much more!).[08:20] An example of what interiority looks

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#93: First Chapter Analysis: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

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2023/05/30

In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Legendborn by Tracey Deonn. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, as we talk through the first chapter of this popular YA fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what we talk about:[03:25] A very quick summary of the first chapter[05:00] A microanalysis of the two scenes within the first chapter using the "5 Commandments of Storytelling" from The Story Grid[18:25] Our thoughts on prologues[20:00] Final

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#92: The 5 Functions of Dialogue in Your Story

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2023/05/23

In today’s episode, we’re going to look at the five functions of dialogue in your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:50] Function #1: Dialogue can help you advance the plot[05:50] Function #2: Dialogue can help you reveal character[08:30] Function #3: Dialogue can help you establish context[12:40] Function #4: Dialogue can help you set the tone and mood[15:45] Function #5: Dialogue can help you reveal or hint at your theme[17:40] Key points and episode recapRate + Review + Follow on

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#91: Student Spotlight: How She Went From First Draft...

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2023/05/09

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jamie Varon to talk through her incredibly inspiring story of how she went from writing the first draft of her novel to landing her dream agent. Here’s a preview of what’s included:[04:15] A quick introduction to Jamie Varon (including a timeline of her writing, editing, and publishing journey) as well as a summary of her novel, Main Character Energy[17:45] Jamie describes what it’s like working with her agent—including what it’s like receiving feedback and

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#90: How to Choose the Best Point of View for Your Story

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2023/04/04

In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through how to choose the best point of view and tense for your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [01:35] Point of view is the lens through which your story is told. It’s whose eyes the reader will experience your story through.[01:56] In first person point of view, your protagonist is the narrator. They’re telling the story in their own words, from their own perspective, and filtering things through their own worldview and biases.[04:50] In second

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#89: Student Spotlight: How She Used Short Stories to...

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2023/03/21

In today's episode, I’m sitting down with Pauline Yates to talk through how she used short stories to hone her craft and publish her debut novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:05] An introduction to Pauline Yates and her story, Memories Don’t Lie.[03:55] How she used short stories to hone her craft and practice submitting her work to publishers (and spoiler alert: she’s now published many of her short stories!)[13:45] Pauline’s take on what it was like to work with me (and how there

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#88: Perfectionism vs. Procrastination: What's REALLY...

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2023/03/14

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#87: First Chapter Analysis: The Invisible Life of...

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2023/02/28

In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, as we talk through the first chapter of this popular fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what we talk about:[03:45] A very quick summary of the first chapter[16:45] A macro analysis of the first chapter using 7 key questions from Paula Munier's book The Writer’s Guide to Beginnings[26:55] A micro analysis of the scene

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#86: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes...

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2023/02/21

In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind-the-scenes with me throughout my entire week, and I’m going to share what I’m working on, what big projects I’m focused on right now, and basically, anything that happens during the week. I'm always curious as to how people set up their day and what they're working on and how they choose what they're going to actually work on that week. So, I thought you might be curious to know what I do all day as an editor and book coach—what I focus on and

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