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

Savannah Gilbo 279 - Bonus: How 3 Writers Found a Clear Path Through All the Writing Advice

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

Bonus: How 3 Writers Found a Clear Path Through All the Writing Advice

#262. 10 Tips to Make Your Enemies to Lovers Romance Feel Believable

#261. 5 Mistakes Writers Make Using the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet

#260. Student Spotlight: From Stuck at 25k Words to a Finished Draft With Lindsay Sfara

#259. How to Finish a Novel With Kids at Home & Limited Writing Time

#258. 5 Myths Keeping You From Finishing Your First Draft

#257. Stuck in Chapter One or the Messy Middle? What Your Stuck Point Reveals

#256. Why “Just Start Writing” Can Be Terrible Advice for New Writers

#255. Student Spotlight: How Grace Draven Learned to Write Faster (Without Sacrificing Quality)

#254. How to Outline Your Novel With the Hero’s Journey

#253. 5 Common Mistakes That Make Your Character Feel Flat

#252. Value Shifts: How to Tell if a Scene Is Working (or Falling Flat)

#251. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 8)

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

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

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

#247. 5 Secrets to Writing YA Fiction (That Actually Feels Like YA)

#246. Story Mapping: How to Map Your Novel With Sticky Notes (With Danyel Nicole)

#245. 5 Ways to Show Worldbuilding in Your Novel Without Info-Dumping

#244. How to Create Characters Readers Will Love (5 Essential Elements)

#243. What to Expect When Working with a Line Editor (With Two Birds Author Services)

#242. 5 Revision Mistakes That Keep Writers Stuck in Editing Hell

#241. Do You Really Need to Hire a Book Editor Before You Query?

#240. 10 Writing Mistakes That Make Readers Put Down Your Novel

#239. Student Spotlight: How J.J. Henley Finished Her First Draft in 8 Months (With Two Kids and In 15 Minutes at a Time)

#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)