Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing Advice
Savannah GilboFiction 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.... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 277 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsEducationHow To | |||
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I found the advice to be very insightful and thoughtful.
Apple Podcasts5Rhett Beede
United Statesa month ago - Straightforward Advice
I’ve felt that the information in the episodes I’ve listened to useful, informative, and practical. Savannah provides relatable examples to move forward in your writing process.
Apple Podcasts5rjonardUnited Statesa month ago - Always Helpful
Savannah Gilbo’s writing advice and lessons are full of so many helpful scenarios of what works and doesn’t work and why. She explains how to get out of a writing slump and why you might even be in one. Some of her most helpful (to me) advice involves her checklists for various areas of my novel. If I haven’t answered all the questions on the list, I’m probably struggling in that scene. Thank you, Savannah!
Apple Podcasts5ZombieMama21United Statesa month ago - Wish I had found this earlier!
I so wish I had found this podcast before I wrote the first draft of my novel, but at least it s being immensely helpful for revision and editing. I love that that the tips and recommendations are straight to the point in short episodes (and not having to listen to one-hour episode to maybe get one useful tip out of it).
Apple Podcasts5Julianaric
United Kingdoma month ago - Great podcast
This is one of the best writing podcasts I’ve ever heard!! This is really encouraging me to write my book. Thank you so much for this amazing podcast!
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Practical, craft-focused guidance for writing a novel, editing, and navigating publishing. Episodes emphasize actionable systems—outlining frameworks, scene-by-scene structure, character development, and world-building without infodumping—often illustrated with guest perspectives from editors, book coaches, and experienced authors. The show blends step-by-step methods with real-world publishing options, offering checklists, templates, and practical drills to move drafts forward at any stage. A standout trait is the frequent integration of concrete frameworks (e.g., outlining skeletons, value shifts, and story mapping) paired with guest expertise to demystify craft and publishing for aspiring and intermediate writers.
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