Did you hear the news? My book, The Story Grid, Master Work Analysis Guide to Harry Potter and the

sorcerer stone is officially available for purchase. This book is like a writer's study guide to how and why the first book

in the Harry Potter series works.

And in it, I literally walk you through the story on a scene by scene basis

to show you how JK Rolling included all the key scenes and conventions of the action genre.

Raised the stakes of the story in a way appropriate

for middle grade readers, built an immersive story world

full of compelling characters and opportunities

for life and death stakes,

and used Red Herrings to pull off an awesome plot twist,

plus a whole lot more.

I'm so excited to share this book with you and I've put together a really fun bonus

package that you can get your hands on when you order a copy of the book today.

To learn more and get all the details about the book and where you can purchase it, go to

Savannah Gilboe.com forward slash masterwork.

One more time, that's Savannah Gilboe.com forward slash master work. I think it's really important to give yourself grace on days like today.

Yes, there will be some things you probably have to do but other than that it's actually okay to take some down time if you need it.

This is a lesson that I had to learn the hard way.

I mean, I've been super burnt out before, I've been anxious and depressed before, and I'm not saying it's always easy, but I've been anxious and depressed before and I'm not saying it's always easy but I've definitely learned that I work better and I feel better when I allow myself to have days like today.

Welcome to the Fiction writing made easy podcast. My name is Savannah Gilboe and I'm here to help you write a story that works. I want to prove to you that writing a novel doesn't have to be overwhelming. So each week I'll bring you a

brand new episode with simple, actionable, and step-by-step strategies that you can

implement in your writing right away. So whether you're brand new to writing or more of a seasoned author looking to improve your

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