Before we dive in, if you've finished a draft and have no idea where to start, or if you've

been revising for months and still can't tell if you're making your story better or just

different, then this is for you. That confusion and overwhelm your feeling, it's not a sign

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So if your story isn't working yet, the only kind of help that's actually going to improve

your chances of landing a literary agent

is the kind that addresses the story itself. You don't need help refining your sentences. Instead,

you need help diagnosing and fixing the story underneath them. 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 my answer to a frequently asked question. Do I need to

hire an editor before I query literary agents? And if you've been around the online writing community for a while, you've probably seen

some version of this conversation floating around.

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