Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing Advice

Savannah Gilbo

Do you have a story you can't stop thinking about? Maybe it's still just an idea. Maybe it's half a draft you haven't opened in months, or a finished manuscript that doesn't quite work yet. Wherever you are, it can be hard to know what your story needs next.Fiction Writing Made Easy is a podcast for aspiring fiction authors who want clear, practical guidance on what to do next with their novels. Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, the show breaks down complicated writing concepts into simple, actionable lessons. Savannah explains why storytelling techniques work, how...

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Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing Advice

Episodes (285)

Yesterday #268. 5 Thriller Mistakes That Weaken Suspense (& How to Fix Them)
Oct 27th #267. Ask Savannah: How Do I Fix a Plot Hole in My Story? (Plus Balancing Writing With Life & Hiding Plot Twists)
Oct 20th #266. How to Get Back Into Writing Your Novel After a Long Break

Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing Advice

Nov 10, 2026
26¼ minutes
18 MB

You’ve finished the first draft of your thriller, and it has plenty of action. But when you read it back, it’s not as gripping as you’d hoped, and it’s hard to say why. Usually, the problem isn’t a lack of danger or objectively high stakes. It’s often a mistake (or two) that drains the suspense, and those are really hard to spot from inside your own draft. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through the five most common thriller mistakes I’ve seen in first drafts, why each one weakens susp...

Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing Advice

#268. 5 Thriller Mistakes That Weaken Suspense (& How to Fix Them)

Savannah Gilbo

00:00 -26:10