Latest How to write fiction Podcast Episodes
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 ...
#102: 3 Common Interiority Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Fiction Writing Made Easy - August 01, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 most common interiority mistakes I see writers make, as well as how to fix them. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:20] Mistake 1: The “too passive” protagonist. Your protagonist should always crave agency, even if they can't physically take action. ...
3 Common Interiority Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Fiction Writing Made Easy - August 01, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 most common interiority mistakes I see writers make, as well as how to fix them. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:20] Mistake 1: The “too passive” protagonist. Your protagonist should always crave agency, even if they can't physically take action. ...
#101: First Chapter Analysis: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 25, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutesIn today’s episode, Abigail K. Perry and I take a deep dive into the first chapter of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Here’s a preview of what we talk about: [05:38] A very quick summary of the first chapter [13:37] A macro analysis of the first chapter using 7 key questions fr...
First Chapter Analysis: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 25, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutesIn today’s episode, Abigail K. Perry and I take a deep dive into the first chapter of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Here’s a preview of what we talk about: [05:38] A very quick summary of the first chapter [13:37] A macro analysis of the first chapter using 7 key questions fr...
#100: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (July 2023)
Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 18, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes with me throughout my entire week, and I’m going to share what I’m working on, what big projects I’m focused on right now, and basically, anything that happens during the week. I'm always curious as to how people set up their day and what th...
A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (July 2023)
Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 18, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes with me throughout my entire week, and I’m going to share what I’m working on, what big projects I’m focused on right now, and basically, anything that happens during the week. I'm always curious as to how people set up their day and what th...
#99: 5 Mindset Tips to Help You Unlock Your Writing Potential
Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 11, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing a round-up of mindset tips from some of my peers! Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:00] Rachel May of Golden May Editing shares a mindset tip about taking the pressure off of your writing practice by letting it be easy. You can learn more about Rachel, Go...
5 Mindset Tips to Help You Unlock Your Writing Potential
Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 11, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing a round-up of mindset tips from some of my peers! Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:00] Rachel May of Golden May Editing shares a mindset tip about taking the pressure off of your writing practice by letting it be easy. You can learn more about Rachel, Go...
#98: How to Add Subplots to Your Novel
Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 04, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing how to add subplots to your novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [1:50] Subplots are secondary storylines that receive less emphasis (and page time) than the main plot. The main purpose of any subplot in a novel is to enhance the main theme and conflict o...
How to Add Subplots to Your Novel
Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 04, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing how to add subplots to your novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [1:50] Subplots are secondary storylines that receive less emphasis (and page time) than the main plot. The main purpose of any subplot in a novel is to enhance the main theme and conflict o...
First Chapter Analysis: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 27, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutesIn today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Join me and fellow developmental editor Abigail K. Perry as we talk through the first chapter of this popular fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what we talk about: [08:20] A very ...
#97: First Chapter Analysis: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 27, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutesIn today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Join me and fellow developmental editor Abigail K. Perry as we talk through the first chapter of this popular fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what we talk about: [08:20] A very ...
#96: 5 Worldbuilding Tips for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers
Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 20, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutesIn this episode, I’m sharing my top 5 worldbuilding tips for science fiction and fantasy writers, with examples from popular novels. Here's a preview of what's included in the episode: [02:39] Tip #1—Go narrow and deep in your worldbuilding, not wide and shallow. Pick 2-3 worldbuilding categori...
5 Worldbuilding Tips for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers
Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 20, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode, I’m sharing my top 5 worldbuilding tips for science fiction and fantasy writers, with examples from popular novels. Here's a preview of what's included in the episode: [02:39] Tip #1—Go narrow and deep in your worldbuilding, not wide and shallow. Pick 2-3 worldbuilding categori...
#95: How to Start Writing Your Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel
Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 13, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing my top five tips to help you get started with your science fiction or fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [00:00] Step 1: Decide what kind of fantasy or science fiction story you’re writing. Find both the commercial genre and content genre of you...
How to Start Writing Your Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel
Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 13, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m sharing my top five tips to help you get started with your science fiction or fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [00:00] Step 1: Decide what kind of fantasy or science fiction story you’re writing. Find both the commercial genre and content genre of you...
How to Reveal Your Character’s Inner Life on the Page
Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 08, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutesIn today’s episode, we’re going to talk about writing interiority—aka how to reveal your character’s inner life on the page. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:20] What is interiority? Interiority is on-the-page access to a protagonist’s psyche as they process information in an interesti...
#94: How to Reveal Your Character’s Inner Life on the Page
Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 08, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutesIn today’s episode, we’re going to talk about writing interiority—aka how to reveal your character’s inner life on the page. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:20] What is interiority? Interiority is on-the-page access to a protagonist’s psyche as they process information in an interesti...
#93: First Chapter Analysis: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Fiction Writing Made Easy - May 30, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutesIn today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Legendborn by Tracey Deonn. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, as we talk through the first chapter of this popular YA fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what we talk about: [03:25] A very quick summary ...
First Chapter Analysis: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Fiction Writing Made Easy - May 30, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutesIn today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Legendborn by Tracey Deonn. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, as we talk through the first chapter of this popular YA fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what we talk about: [03:25] A very quick summary ...
The 5 Functions of Dialogue in Your Story
Fiction Writing Made Easy - May 23, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutesIn today’s episode, we’re going to look at the five functions of dialogue in your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:50] Function #1: Dialogue can help you advance the plot [05:50] Function #2: Dialogue can help you reveal character [08:30] Function #3: Dialogue can help you est...
#92: The 5 Functions of Dialogue in Your Story
Fiction Writing Made Easy - May 23, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutesIn today’s episode, we’re going to look at the five functions of dialogue in your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:50] Function #1: Dialogue can help you advance the plot [05:50] Function #2: Dialogue can help you reveal character [08:30] Function #3: Dialogue can help you est...
#91: Student Spotlight: How She Went From First Draft to Landing Her Dream Agent with Jamie Varon
Fiction Writing Made Easy - May 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourIn today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jamie Varon to talk through her incredibly inspiring story of how she went from writing the first draft of her novel to landing her dream agent. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [04:15] A quick introduction to Jamie Varon (including a timeline of he...
Student Spotlight: How She Went From First Draft to Landing Her Dream Agent with Jamie Varon
Fiction Writing Made Easy - May 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourIn today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jamie Varon to talk through her incredibly inspiring story of how she went from writing the first draft of her novel to landing her dream agent. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [04:15] A quick introduction to Jamie Varon (including a timeline of he...
#90. How to Choose the Best Point of View for Your Story
Fiction Writing Made Easy - April 04, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through how to choose the best point of view and tense for your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [01:35] Point of view is the lens through which your story is told. It’s whose eyes the reader will experience your story through. [01:56] In f...
How to Choose the Best Point of View for Your Story
Fiction Writing Made Easy - April 04, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through how to choose the best point of view and tense for your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [01:35] Point of view is the lens through which your story is told. It’s whose eyes the reader will experience your story through. [01:56] In f...
#90: How to Choose the Best Point of View for Your Story
Fiction Writing Made Easy - April 04, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutesIn today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through how to choose the best point of view and tense for your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [01:35] Point of view is the lens through which your story is told. It’s whose eyes the reader will experience your story through. [01:56] In f...
#89: Student Spotlight: How She Used Short Stories to Hone Her Craft (and Publish Her Debut Novel) with Pauline Yates
Fiction Writing Made Easy - March 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourIn today's episode, I’m sitting down with Pauline Yates to talk through how she used short stories to hone her craft and publish her debut novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:05] An introduction to Pauline Yates and her story, Memories Don’t Lie. [03:55] How she used short stories ...
Ep. 89 - Student Spotlight: How She Used Short Stories to Hone Her Craft (and Publish Her Debut Novel) with Pauline Yates
Fiction Writing Made Easy - March 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourIn today's episode, I’m sitting down with Pauline Yates to talk through how she used short stories to hone her craft and publish her debut novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [03:05] An introduction to Pauline Yates and her story, Memories Don’t Lie. [03:55] How she used short stories ...
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