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

Savannah Gilbo

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, character development, world-building, editing, and publishing. Savannah also shares mindset tips, writing routines, and revision strategies to help you stay motivated and finish your novel with confidence.

If you're asking these questions, you're in the right place:

How do I write a novel without experience?
What’s the best way to structure a story that works?
How do I develop strong characters and build immersive worlds?
How do I edit or revise my first draft?
When is my book ready to publish?
What are my self-publishing and traditional publishing options?

New episodes drop weekly to help you write a novel you're proud of—and get it into readers’ hands.

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

Episodios

#238. How to Market Your Book in a Way That Actually Feels Good (With Beth Barany)

#237. 3 Signs Your Novel Doesn't Need a Prologue (& What To Do Instead)

#236. The Truth About AI and Creative Writing with Ana Del Valle

#235. Scene Structure Made Easy: The 5 Essential Elements Every Scene Needs

#234. How to Build A Sustainable Writing Practice With Dr. Bailey Lang

#233. 5 Secrets to Writing Dialogue That Sounds Natural

#232. 5 Tips For Crafting Morally Gray Characters Readers Love

#231. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 7) - Part 2

#230. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 7) - Part 1

Bonus: From Stuck to Steady: How 3 Writers Found Their Drafting Rhythm

#229. 5 Signs Your Writing Process Is Broken (And How to Fix It)

#228. Student Spotlight: How She Finished Her First Draft in 88 Days (While Working Full-Time) With Poornika Kakkanaiah

#227. 5 Tips on Pursuing Your Writing While Holding Down a 9-to-5 Job

#226. Counting Down The Best Writing Tips From FWME In 2025

#225. Student Spotlight: From Zero Drafts to Dream Agent While Raising 4 Kids With Madi Unruh

Bonus: From Overwhelmed to Outlining: How 3 Writers Finally Started Their Novels

#224. The Truth About Writing Faster: It's Not What You Think

#223. Permission to Start: How to Move Past ‘Not Ready Yet’ and Finish Your Novel

#222. 3 Mindset Shifts Every Writer Needs to Finish Their Novel

#221. 5 Line Editing Tips to Make Your Prose Shine

#220. How to Build an Author Platform (Even if You're an Introvert) with Shelby Leigh

#219. How To Build Story Tension by Sharing More (Not Less) with Daniel David Wallace

#218. How to Find & Work With Beta Readers to Improve Your Manuscript

#217. Save the Cat! Writes Horror: How to Write Truly Terrifying Stories With Jamie Nash

#216. Story Structure: The 5 Scenes Every Story Needs (With Kristina Stanley)

#215. How to Write a Prologue Readers Won’t Skip (& When to Start at Chapter One Instead)

#214. Subverting the Mainstream Lens: Writing Stories That Stay True to Your People (With Tiffany Grimes)

#213. 5 Expert Tips To Edit Your Messy First Draft Without The Overwhelm

#212. 5 Ways Writers Can Use AI to Help With Book Marketing

#211. How to Write Romantasy Power Couples Readers Obsess Over With Jenna Moreci

#210. 5 Tips For Writing A Multiple POV Novel Without Confusing Your Readers

#209. How to Revise Your Novel Like a Pro (Without Losing Your Mind) With Alice Sudlow

#208. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 6)

#207. What Agents & Readers Want: How to Write a Story That Works

#206. Student Spotlight: How Gina Elizabeth Went From Stuck to Publishing Two Books in Just One Year

Bonus: Plotting for Pantsers: How 3 Writers Found Freedom in Story Structure

#205. How Story Structure Can Free Your Creativity and Help You Finish Your Novel

#204. Student Spotlight: Why Overlearning Is Holding You Back: Neroli Lacey’s Journey to Publishing Success

Bonus: How 3 Perfectionists Finally Broke Free & Finished Their First Drafts

#203. Why Writing Advice Is Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do Instead)

#202. Student Spotlight: How Kara Kentley Turned a Messy Draft Into a Published Romance (and How You Can Too)

Bonus: Making Time To Write: How 3 Busy Writers Finished Their First Drafts

#201. The Time Myth: Why ‘Finding Time to Write’ Actually Makes It Harder

Bonus: From Stuck to Breakthrough: How 3 Writers Found Their Path Forward

#200. Why Most Writers Give Up (And How to Finally Finish Your Novel)

#199. Struggling With Flat Characters? These 5 Books Will Transform Your Writing

#198. Book Reviews: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Reader Feedback (With Emily Golden & Rachel May)

#197. How to Write a Novel That Hooks Readers Through Curiosity (Not Confusion)

#196. The Pros and Cons of Writing A Novel With Multiple Points of View

#195. How Deliberate Practice Can Improve Your Fiction Writing (With Tim Grahl)