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 episodes in 2021. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in the episode:
[00:00] Tip #10: The more clear you are about your goals, the better chance of success you’ll have when it comes to accomplishing them.
[00:00] Tip #9: Knowing your story’s ideal reader can help you write, edit, publish, and market your book.
[00:00] Tip #8: Your point of view character needs to have a goal in each and every scene in your novel.
[00:00] Tip #7: Your point of view character needs to face a tough choice in every single scene.
[00:00] Tip #6: The theme of your story doesn’t have to be original!
[00:00] Tip #5: Focusing on writing solid scenes (vs. chapters) will allow you to finish your draft in the most efficient way (and become a better writer).
[00:00] Tip #4: If you’re stuck between multiple story ideas, ask yourself which one will help you become a better writer and start there.
[00:00] Tip #3: You need to understand your character’s backstory to give them meaningful conflict to face in the story present.
[00:00] Tip #2: Understanding the ins and outs of your genre is the fastest way to write a story that works.
[00:00] Tip #1: Focus on crafting a compelling story before you focus on writing beautiful words and sentences.
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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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