But if you want to write genre fiction, have a commercially successful story.

Readers have come to expect certain things.

And this has started at the beginning of the time.

The very first stories have these.

And it has not changed.

There's all different ways we can describe these things.

There's different words used.

There's different levels of depth.

But the fundamental structure is there.

And so I think that all writers should have the opportunity to know what this is and then use

it for their writing if they choose to do so or they know it and then branch off from there

into something new and wonderful that becomes a new pattern.

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, actionable, and step-by-step

strategies that you can implement in your writing right away. So whether you're 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 craft, this podcast is for you.

So pick up a pen and let's get started.

In today's episode, I have a very special guest joining me.

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