Latest How to write fiction Podcast Episodes
# 123: How To Overcome The 5 Types Of Imposter Syndrome
Fiction Writing Made Easy - January 02, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes“Try learning new skills and then putting what you learn into practice right away, because, at the end of the day, you can only really learn through doing anyway.” - Savannah Gilbo Is imposter syndrome holding you back from writing a novel? Here are the EXACT action steps you can take right now...
#123: How To Overcome The 5 Types Of Imposter Syndrome
Fiction Writing Made Easy - January 02, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes“Try learning new skills and then putting what you learn into practice right away, because, at the end of the day, you can only really learn through doing anyway.” - Savannah Gilbo Is imposter syndrome holding you back from writing a novel? Here are the EXACT action steps you can take right now...
#122: Counting Down The Best Tips From FWME In 2023
Fiction Writing Made Easy - December 26, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes“My point is that you have to do the work to make the mistakes and learn.” - Savannah Gilbo The past year on Fiction Writing Made Easy has been a treasure trove of insights, expert advice, and creative hacks, all neatly bundled up in amazing podcast episodes and interviews. Today, we dive int...
#121: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2023
Fiction Writing Made Easy - December 19, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes“The more work you do up front and the more you get your mindset right, the more likely your chances of success are.” - Savannah Gilbo In this episode, I'm giving you a glimpse behind the scenes and sharing some of the key takeaways I learned from coaching writers this year. I hope that you'll ...
#120: First Chapter Analysis: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Fiction Writing Made Easy - December 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour“I think that's really important at the end of every time that you write a scene. Ask yourself, how can I raise the stakes even more?” - Abigail K. Perry Join us today as we embark on a thrilling literary journey through the fantastical world of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yaros. In this episode, I'...
#119: Student Spotlight: Writing Character Realities and The Art of Embracing Dual Timelines with Fern Bernstein
Fiction Writing Made Easy - December 05, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes“It's the inciting incident, the turning point, the crisis moment, the climax, and the resolution, and each scene really needs to have that to move the story forward.” - Fern Bernstein In today's episode, I’m sitting down for a conversation with Fern Bernstein to talk about her debut novel, Sta...
#119: Student Spotlight: How Fern Bernstein Wrote A Dual Timeline Novel Based On The Edies of Grey Gardens
Fiction Writing Made Easy - December 05, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes“It's the inciting incident, the turning point, the crisis moment, the climax, and the resolution, and each scene really needs to have that to move the story forward.” - Fern Bernstein In today's episode, I’m sitting down for a conversation with Fern Bernstein to talk about her debut novel, Sta...
#118: How To Find The Major Dramatic Question Of Your Story
Fiction Writing Made Easy - November 28, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes“Every story has one main question that it raises in the beginning and answers by the end.” - Savannah Gilbo In this latest podcast episode, we'll explore a fundamental element of storytelling: the Major Dramatic Question (MDQ). From the outset of your story, readers should be gripped by this c...
#117: Exploring the World of Beta and Sensitivity Reading with Julie Taylor from The Spun Yarn
Fiction Writing Made Easy - November 21, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes“As I kid I was like, I would love to get paid to read.” - Julie Taylor In today’s episode, I’m sitting down to chat with Julie Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at The Spun Yarn - a company that offers paid beta reading and sensitivity reading services to authors. Here’s a preview of what’s incl...
#116: First Chapter Analysis: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Fiction Writing Made Easy - November 14, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes“In every story, you want to have that internal change because, without internal change, there is no character change.” - Savannah Gilbo In today’s episode, both Abigail K. Perry and I talk about the intriguing world of "Anxious People" by Frederick Backman. Buckle up, because this first chapte...
#115: Student Spotlight: How Anne Mortensen Went From Inspiration to Publication (& Indie Published Her Novels)
Fiction Writing Made Easy - November 07, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes“I tried to ignore it, but when inspiration strikes, sometimes the inspiration keeps striking, and it just didn't want to go.” - Anne Mortensen In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Anne Mortensen to talk through what it was like to write, edit, and publish not one, but two of her books. Yo...
#114: 3 Common Dialogue Mistakes (And How To Fix Them)
Fiction Writing Made Easy - October 31, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes“Dialogue is a form of action. We can utilize what's happening around the dialogue to assist what's being said.” - Savannah Gilbo Today, I'm thrilled to talk about the intricate art of dialogue with you once more. We're going to explore three common pitfalls that often lurk in dialogue and lear...
#113: First Chapter Analysis: The Magicians by Lev Grossman
Fiction Writing Made Easy - October 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour“I feel that emotional connection, the emotional struggles here are going to be a big gameplay in how the story is executed.” - Abigail K. Perry Magic has always fascinated us, hasn't it? The mere thought of a world where the impossible becomes possible, where spells are cast, and extraordinary...
Ep. #112: 5 Questions Your Reader Shouldn't Have To Ask
Fiction Writing Made Easy - October 17, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutesYou need to get readers asking questions to hook them into your story, but you don’t want them asking the wrong questions or being so confused that they stop reading altogether. In this episode, I share 5 questions your readers should never have to ask—here's a preview of what's included: [01:5...
#112: 5 Questions Your Reader Shouldn't Have To Ask
Fiction Writing Made Easy - October 17, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutesYou need to get readers asking questions to hook them into your story, but you don’t want them asking the wrong questions or being so confused that they stop reading altogether. In this episode, I share 5 questions your readers should never have to ask—here's a preview of what's included: [01:5...
111B. [48 Hour Bonus] 5 Secrets To Help You Start & Finish Your Novel
Fiction Writing Made Easy - October 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode is a recording of a LIVE masterclass I just did, and I wanted to give you an exclusive audio peek into what it was all about. Enjoy this audio, but hurry, it's only live for 48 hours! In this audio, you'll hear what’s *actually* necessary to brainstorm, outline, and write a novel—...
#111: Student Spotlight: From Messy First Draft to Publishing His Debut Novel With Edward J. Cembal
Fiction Writing Made Easy - October 03, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Edward J. Cembal to talk through what it was like to write, edit, and publish his debut novel, The Monsters In Our Shadows. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [04:00] A quick introduction to Edward J. Cembal (including a timeline of his writing, edit...
#111. Student Spotlight: From Messy First Draft to Publishing His Debut Novel With Edward J. Cembal
Fiction Writing Made Easy - October 03, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Edward J. Cembal to talk through what it was like to write, edit, and publish his debut novel, The Monsters In Our Shadows. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [04:00] A quick introduction to Edward J. Cembal (including a timeline of his writing, edit...
#110: Is A Writing Course Really Worth it For Beginners?
Fiction Writing Made Easy - September 26, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on writing courses—including 5 things that make a fiction writing course worth your time and money. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:15] A good writing course should provide you with more than just “tactics and templates.” It should move you ...
#109: 5 Common Scene Issues (And How to Fix Them)
Fiction Writing Made Easy - September 20, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 of the most common “scene level” issues to look for when editing your draft. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:44] Issue #1: The scene isn’t properly structured and it feels flat. [03:59] Issue #2: The POV character doesn’t have enough agency. [05:57...
#108: Why Your Capacity For Zero is Crucial As A Writer
Fiction Writing Made Easy - September 14, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite mindset tips—and it all has to do with your ability (and willingness) to start from scratch. I call it strengthening your capacity for zero. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [01:25] Your capacity for zero describes how willing you are to s...
Email List Building Essentials For Authors
Fiction Writing Made Easy - September 05, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 steps to help you get started with list building. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [1:45] Having an email list is one of the best ways to build relationships with your readers over time. It’s what helps keep you top of mind the next time readers are looking...
#107: Email List Building Essentials For Authors
Fiction Writing Made Easy - September 05, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 steps to help you get started with list building. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [1:45] Having an email list is one of the best ways to build relationships with your readers over time. It’s what helps keep you top of mind the next time readers are looking...
#106: 5 Steps to Building Your Author Platform
Fiction Writing Made Easy - August 29, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 steps to building an author platform. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [00:59] Your author platform is the foundation for all your future book marketing efforts. You can start building it no matter where you’re at in the writing process! [02:07] Step 1: D...
5 Steps to Building Your Author Platform
Fiction Writing Made Easy - August 29, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 steps to building an author platform. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [00:59] Your author platform is the foundation for all your future book marketing efforts. You can start building it no matter where you’re at in the writing process! [02:07] Step 1: D...
First Chapter Analysis: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Fiction Writing Made Easy - August 22, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutesIn today’s episode, Abigail K. Perry and I take a deep dive into the first chapter of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Here’s a preview of what we talk about: [03:17] A very quick summary of the first two chapters [06:30] Our analysis of the scene/s within the first two chapters using th...
#105: First Chapter Analysis: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Fiction Writing Made Easy - August 22, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutesIn today’s episode, Abigail K. Perry and I take a deep dive into the first chapter of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Here’s a preview of what we talk about: [03:17] A very quick summary of the first two chapters [06:30] Our analysis of the scene/s within the first two chapters using th...
#104: 10 Tips For Writing Better Dialogue
Fiction Writing Made Easy - August 15, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 10 tips for writing stronger, more impactful dialogue in your novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:00] Tip #1: Make sure your dialogue serves a purpose in the overarching story. [03:00] Tip #2: Think of your dialogue as action vs. exposition (o...
10 Tips For Writing Better Dialogue
Fiction Writing Made Easy - August 15, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 10 tips for writing stronger, more impactful dialogue in your novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:00] Tip #1: Make sure your dialogue serves a purpose in the overarching story. [03:00] Tip #2: Think of your dialogue as action vs. exposition (o...
Morality Genre Conventions
Fiction Writing Made Easy - August 08, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m covering the conventions of the morality genre using the movie A Man Called Otto as an example. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [05:09] The protagonist starts the story at their worst (with a "wrong" moral compass) [06:40] The antagonist pressures the protagonist ...
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