Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing Advice

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.

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 write a novel you’re proud of.

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 what makes a story work at the deepest level—so you can stop second-guessing your ideas and start building a stronger novel from the inside out.

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.

If you’ve ever wondered things like...

How do I write a novel if I’ve never done this before?

What’s the best way to structure a story that works?

How do I develop strong characters readers will care about?

How do I build an immersive world without info-dumping?

How do I write scenes that move the story forward?

How do I edit my first draft?

How do I know when my book is ready to publish?

Should I pursue self-publishing or traditional publishing?

…you’re in the right place.

New episodes drop weekly to help you simplify the novel-writing process, strengthen your storytelling skills, and get your book into readers’ hands.

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Popular Episode Topics Include: 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

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#37: 5 Questions to Ask Before Writing a First Draft

In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through five questions to ask before you start writing a first draft. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:25] The purpose of a first draft is to tell yo...

26 Jan 202113min

#36: What is a Book Coach?

In today's episode, I'm going to cover all the different ways a book coach can help you finish your draft and become a stronger writer. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:15] A book coach is so...

19 Jan 202113min

#35: 3 Reasons Why You're Not Writing

In today's episode, I'm going to cover three roadblocks that might be keeping you from writing. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:45] So much of writing or editing a book has to do with managi...

12 Jan 202115min

#34: How to Plan Your Writing Projects for the New Year

In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through how to plan out your writing projects for the new year. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:25] Creating a strategic plan is something most writ...

5 Jan 202122min

#33: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2020

In today’s episode, I'm sharing some of the lessons I learned from coaching writers this year. My hope is that these lessons will help you to keep moving forward with your work in the most efficient w...

15 Dec 202018min

#32: How to Start Editing Your NaNowriMo Draft

In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through what to do with your messy first draft now that NaNoWriMo is over. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:20] Everything we cover in today's episod...

1 Dec 202017min

#31: The 6 Scenes Every Thriller Novel Needs

In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every thriller novel needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of the genre. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:18] Th...

24 Nov 202013min

#30: 4 Reasons Why You Need a Target Word Count

In today's episode, we’re going to talk through four reasons why you should have a target word count for your story. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:50] Generally speaking, a novel is define...

17 Nov 202013min