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, 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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Previous Episodes
- #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
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