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so let me help you bring it to life. I hope to see you inside the course. So the key to this

element is layering. So yes, we want to give readers what emotions they came for, but we want to

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needed to feel. And this emotional

complexity is what can really transform a good story into an unforgettable one.

Welcome to the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast. My name is Savannah Gilbo, 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,

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and let's get started. Have you ever sat down to write your novel and thought, where do I even

begin? Or maybe you've started writing, but something feels off. Well, either way, you're not alone.

Most writers struggle with this because they're missing five key elements that

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