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Bonus: Be A Bestseller 3.0 Summit Interview with Emma Dhesi
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s extra special bonus episode, I'm sharing an interview I did earlier this year with Emma Dhesi for her Be A Bestseller Summit. We tal...
#57: Action Genre Conventions
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the action genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventions...
#56: 5 Reasons Why Readers Stop Reading
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm exploring 5 reasons why readers might stop reading a novel. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in the episode:[0...
#55: 3 Tips for Writing a First Draft in 90 Days
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm sharing three tips for writing a first draft in 90 days. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in the episode:[01:3...
#54: How to Test Your Story Idea Before Writing
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm sharing two of my favorite ways to test out a story idea before you start writing a single word. Here's a preview of wh...
#53: Counting Down the Best Writing Tips from FWME in 2021
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm doing my own little countdown of some of the best and most listened to clips from the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast epis...
#52: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2021
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I'm sharing some of the lessons I learned from coaching writers this year. My hope is that these lessons will help you to k...
#51: 3 Tips for Writing Unforgettable Secondary Characters
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll walk you through three tips for crafting unforgettable supporting characters. Here's a preview of what'...
#50: Save the Cat! The Ending Beats
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the beats that make up the end of a story, or the final section of Blake Snyder's Sav...
#49: Save the Cat! The Middle Beats (Part 2)
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the beats that make up the second half of the middle section of Blake Snyder's Save t...
#48: Save the Cat! The Middle Beats (Part 1)
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the beats that make up the first half of the middle section of Blake Snyder's Save th...
#47: Save the Cat! The Beginning Beats
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the beginning beats of Blake Snyder's Save the Cat! (STC!) beat sheet so that you can...
#46: The 6 Scenes Every Worldview Novel Needs
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every worldview story needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans o...
#45: How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing three strategies that will help you overcome imposter syndrome. Here's a preview of what's inclu...
#44: Performance Genre Conventions
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the performance genre. I'm also going to show you how these conven...
#43: 10 Tips for Writing Better Scenes
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing my top ten tips for writing better scenes. Here's a preview of what's included:[01:45] Tip #1: Sti...
#42: 10 Reasons Why Novels Get Rejected
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through 10 common reasons why manuscripts are rejected by publishers. Here's a preview of wha...
#41: The 6 Scenes Every Action Novel Needs
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every action story needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of t...
#40: How to Write a Well-Structured Scene
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through how to write a well-structured scene. I'll also show you how this structure shows up ...
#39: The #1 Reason Why So Many Novels Go Unfinished
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we’re going to talk about why so many novels go unfinished, and what to do so that you can start finishing every project th...
#38: Romance Genre Conventions
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the romance genre. I'm also going to show you how these convention...
#37: 5 Questions to Ask Before Writing a First Draft
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through five questions to ask before you start writing a first draft. Here's a preview of wha...
#36: What is a Book Coach?
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to cover all the different ways a book coach can help you finish your draft and become a stronger writer. Here...
#35: 3 Reasons Why You're Not Writing
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to cover three roadblocks that might be keeping you from writing. Here's a preview of what's include...
#34: How to Plan Your Writing Projects for the New Year
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through how to plan out your writing projects for the new year. Here's a preview of what&apos...
#33: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2020
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I'm sharing some of the lessons I learned from coaching writers this year. My hope is that these lessons will help you to k...
#32: How to Start Editing Your NaNowriMo Draft
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through what to do with your messy first draft now that NaNoWriMo is over. Here's a preview o...
#31: The 6 Scenes Every Thriller Novel Needs
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every thriller novel needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of...
#30: 4 Reasons Why You Need a Target Word Count
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we’re going to talk through four reasons why you should have a target word count for your story. Here's a preview of w...
#29: Horror Genre Conventions
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the horror genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventions...
#28: Red Herrings: How to Mislead and Surprise Readers
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we’re going to talk about how to mislead and surprise your readers using red herrings. Here's a preview of what's...
#27: The 6 Scenes Every Performance Story Needs
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every performance story needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans...
#26: The Inciting Incident: How to Get Your Story Into Motion
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we’re going to talk about crafting a great inciting incident for your story. I'm also going to show you how the global...
Bonus: Conquering the Writing Blues Summit Interview with Dr. Susan Hickman
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's extra special bonus episode, I'm sharing my interview with Dr. Susan Hickman from the Conquering the Writing Blues Summit I took ...
#25: Worldview Genre Conventions
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the worldview genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventi...
#24: 10 Steps to Get Ready for NaNoWriMo
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through ten steps to get ready for NaNoWriMo. Here's a preview of what's included:[03:40...
#23: The 6 Scenes Every Romance Novel Needs
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every romance novel needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of ...
#22: How to Evaluate the Conflict in Your Draft
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through my five-step process for evaluating the conflict in your novel. Here's a preview of what&ap...
#21: Progressive Complications: How to Write Better Conflict in Your Novel
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're going to talk about writing better conflict in your novel using "progressive complications." Here's...
#20: 5 Strategies for Getting Unstuck While Writing
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing my five favorite strategies for getting unstuck while writing. Here's a preview of what's included...
#19: Thriller Genre Conventions
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the thriller genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventio...
#18: 5 Mistakes Writers Make in Their Opening Pages
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to talk about the five most common mistakes I see writers make in their opening pages. Here's a preview o...
#17: The 6 Scenes Every Horror Novel Needs
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every horror novel needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of t...
#16: Conventions vs. Tropes: What's the Difference?
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the difference between genre conventions and tropes. Here's a preview of what's ...
#15: How to Figure Out the Shape of Your Story
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through how to figure out the big-picture shape of your story. Here's a preview of what'...
#14: How to Handle Character Backstory in Your Novel
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through my top three tips for weaving your character's backstory into your novel in a way tha...
#13: 5 Things That Kill Narrative Drive (and How to Fix it)
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm continuing last week's discussion on narrative drive or that "thing" that hooks a reader's inter...
#12: 3 Ways to Create Narrative Drive in Your Story
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm exploring narrative drive or that "thing" that hooks a reader's interest and pulls them through the s...
#11: 10 Tips for Writing Better Love Triangles
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing my top 10 tips for writing better, more compelling love triangles. Here's a preview of what's incl...
#10: How to Create Memorable Characters Using Hooks
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to show you how to create unique and memorable characters using "hooks." Here's a preview of wh...
#9: Value Shifts: The Quickest Way to Determine if a Scene Works
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're going to talk about value shifts. Specifically, how understanding the concept of value shifts can help you write a...
#8: 7 Secrets to Success That Every Writer Should Know
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I share the 7 secrets to success that every writer should know. These 7 secrets will help you accomplish your goals, become a...
#7: 5 Questions to Help You Write Better Characters
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll walk you through five questions that will help you write compelling characters. I highly recommend using these questions to...
#6: 3 Reasons You Should Write in Scenes vs. Chapters
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm going to give you three reasons why you should write your draft in scenes instead of chapters. Here's a preview...
#5: 3 Ways to Figure Out the Theme of Your Story
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll walk you through three different ways to figure out the theme of your story. Here's a preview of what we'...
Bonus: Ask Savannah (Listener Q&A)
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's extra special bonus episode, I'm going to answer some questions from you guys! Here's a quick overview of what we talk about...
#4: How to Identify Your Story's Ideal Reader
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're going to talk about your story's ideal reader -- or the one person who is going to love your book just as much as you...
#3: How to Decide Which Story Idea to Write Next
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're going to talk about how to choose between multiple story ideas, or how to decide which story idea to write next. Here&apos...
#2: How to Choose the Best Genre for Your Story
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're going to talk about genre -- specifically how to choose the primary (or global) genre for your story. Here's a quick ...
#1: The #1 Myth That Holds Writers Back
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're going to talk about the biggest myth that holds writers back and what to do about it if you're falling prey to this m...
Introducing the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast!
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Weekly writing tips from a developmental editor and book coach.My name is Savannah Gilbo and I'm a fiction editor and book coach. Every day, I he...