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Now, I know exactly how to reach the deadlines I set for myself. I have clarity on the entire shape of my story, not just the beginning and

ending, but the whole middle that used to feel impossibly murky to me. I know how to build conflict,

create that narrative drive, write scenes that leave the reader wanting more,

and I know how to get from A to Z without getting lost in the weeds.

And with my full outline done, I know I will be able to write much faster than I was before.

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 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'm sharing real stories from writers who have gone

through my notes to novel course, who were all stuck in different ways but found their

breakthrough moments. You're going to hear from someone who never thought of herself as a real

writer, a self-described chronic overlearner who spent months spinning their wheels, a writer who

kept getting stuck in the messy middle, someone who had been stubbornly trying to figure it all out

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