In this episode, I'm doing a little countdown of some of the best and most listened-to clips from the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast in 2022. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in the episode:
[01:40] Tip #10: Test out your idea by writing a 1-2 sentence summary of your entire story, focusing on the main story thread.
[04:15] Tip #9: Create a scene-by-scene roadmap for your entire story (and then pressure-test it!) before you start writing.
[07:10] Tip #8: Write (and edit) your story in scenes, not chapters! This will help you stay on track and produce a well-paced story.
[10:40] Tip #7: Not everything that happens in a story needs to be dramatized in a full-blown scene. Sometimes, you can summarize!
[13:05] Tip #6: Establish your character’s mental and emotional state at the very beginning of each one of your scenes.
[16:45] Tip #5: When you finish writing a first draft, the very first thing you should do is take a break!
[19:50] Tip #4: Make sure something meaningful happens in your opening pages if you want to catch the reader’s attention!
[22:35] Tip #3: If you want to hook an agent’s attention with your query letter, don’t be vague when summarizing your story–be specific!
[25:15] Tip #2: If you want to get a traditional publishing deal, consider self-publishing (first) to gain experience and grow your audience.
[26:55] Tip #1: Don’t assume a traditional publisher will provide significant marketing help if you get a book deal.
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#145. How To Develop Your Character's Backstory
#144. Student Spotlight: How She Landed A Book Deal With Her Dream Publisher (With Savannah Carlisle)
#143. How To Pitch Podcasts With Michelle Glogovac
#142. How To Write A Query Letter That Get Requests
#141. How To Create Believable Monsters With Randy Ellefson
#140. First Chapter Analysis: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
#139: 5 Multi POV Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
#138: How To Manage Your Creative Anxiety With Rhonda Douglas
#137: 5 Tips For Writing Better Fiction (Even If You're Just Starting Out)
#136: First Chapter Analysis: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
#135: Mastering Point of View and Voice: Expert Tips From Gabriela Pereira Of DIY MFA
#134: How To Stop Procrastinating: 5 Productivity Tips For Writers
#133: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (March 2024)
#132: First Chapter Analysis: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
#131: 5 Steps To Start Planning Your Book Series
#130: How to Craft Romantic Chemistry & Tension Between Characters
#129: Overcoming The Fear Of Marketing With Alexa Bigwarfe
#128: What Are Obligatory Scenes And Conventions?
#127: First Chapter Analysis: The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom
#126: Save The Cat! Troubleshooting Common Plot Problems With Jessica Brody
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