“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 into a delightful countdown, revisiting the very best tips that get into the heart of fiction writing, and uncovering the gems that made 2023 an inspiration for writers.
 
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Here’s a preview of what’s included:

[01:00] Savannah’s favorite ways to brainstorm subplots and then layer them into your story in an organic way.

[13:34] The best technique to write quality fiction that readers will connect to.

[21:30] Being willing as writers to put things out there that aren’t perfect.

[35:09] As a writer, create your milestone list from one to ten.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Tip 10: Episode #98: How to Add Subplots to Your Novel
• Tip 9: Episode #90: How to Choose the Best Point of View for Your Story
• Tip 8: Episode #109: 5 Common Scene Issues (And How to Fix Them)
• Tip 7: Episode #82: Show, Don't Tell: What This Advice Really Means
• Tip 6: Episode #79: 3 Things to Focus on if You're a Brand New Writer
• Tip 5: Episode #88: Perfectionism vs. Procrastination: What’s REALLY Going On?
• Tip 4: Episode #96: 5 Worldbuilding Tips for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers
• Tip 3: Episode #104:10 Tips for Writing Better Dialogue
• Tip 2: Episode #102: 3 Common Interiority Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
• Tip 1: Episode #108: Why Your Capacity for Zero is Crucial as a Writer

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