#200. Why Most Writers Give Up (And How to Finally Finish Your Novel)

Fiction Writing Made Easy

Savannah Gilbo

Education, Fiction, Writing Tips, Arts, Bestseller, Writing, How To, Author, Writing Community, Books, Novel, How To Write Fiction, Writing Fiction, Writer, How To Write A Book

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🗓️ 1 July 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Ever wonder why 97% of aspiring authors never finish their books? The answer might surprise you. If you've been dreaming about writing a novel but find yourself starting and stopping, getting stuck in the middle, or just staring at a blank page wondering where to even begin, you're not alone. Here's what I've noticed after working with hundreds of writers: the ones who actually finish their novels aren't more talented or creative than you. They've just learned to navigate around five specific...

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0:00.0	Have you ever wondered why some writing advice leaves you more confused than when you started?
0:04.8	Or maybe you've been stuck trying to figure out exactly what steps to take next in your writing
0:09.6	journey? Either way, I've got something fun and super insightful for you. I created a free quiz that
0:15.3	will help you discover your exact next steps to move forward with your novel in just 30 seconds.
0:20.8	All you have to do is answer
0:21.9	a few quick questions and then bam. You'll get a personalized roadmap tailored specifically to
0:27.0	where you are in your writing journey right now. Plus, I'll send you a customized 10-episode
0:32.2	podcast playlist, as well as additional resources specifically chosen for where you're at to help you start making
0:38.4	lots of progress and get to that next big milestone, whether that's finishing your first draft,
0:43.4	revising your novel, or publishing your book. So if you're curious, head over to savannahgilbo.com
0:49.1	forward slash quiz to take the quiz now. One more time, that's savannah gilbo.com forward slash quiz to take the
0:55.9	quiz and get a personalized roadmap tailored to where you're at in your writing, editing, or
1:00.3	publishing journey. Writing a novel is a really massive undertaking and without the right approach,
1:06.7	it's really easy to get lost and stuck. But the other thing I know for sure is that it doesn't
1:11.4	have to be this way forever. Once you understand what's really keeping you stuck, you can break
1:16.2	free from that cycle and finally finish the book that you've been dreaming about writing.
1:23.1	Welcome to the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast. My is Savannah Gilbo, and I'm here to help you
1:28.5	write a story that works. I want to prove to you that writing a novel doesn't have to be overwhelming.
1:34.0	So each week, I'll bring you a brand new episode with simple, actionable, and step-by-step
1:38.7	strategies that you can implement in your writing right away. So whether you're brand new to writing
1:43.3	or more of a seasoned author looking to improve your craft, this podcast is right away. So whether you're brand new to writing or more of a seasoned
1:44.4	author looking to improve your craft, this podcast is for you. So pick up a pen and let's get
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