The best podcasts for fiction writers
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Who am I?
I'm a developmental editor and book coach who helps fiction authors write, edit, and publish stories that work. I'm also the host of the top-ranked Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast where I share actionable tips, tools, and strategies to help you write a story you feel proud of. You can learn more at www.savannahgilbo.com I LOVE stories! I'm an avid reader. I write fantasy novels. And I coach other fiction writers through developing their stories from start to finish. I truly belive stories have the power to make the world a better place, and I've made it my mission to help get as many amazing stories out into the world as possible.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
My podcast teaches fiction authors how to write better stories. We talk about topics like genre, character development, worldbuilding, point of view, conflict, scene structure, and more.
What is my podcast playlist about?
This playlist includes my favorite podcasts for fiction writers! Each show specializes in a different aspect of writing, editing, and publishing a novel—and if you listen to all five, you'll have a well-rounded education on what it takes to write a story you feel proud of. Enjoy!
1. Fiction Writing Made Easy
Why this podcast?
This is my podcast! Each week, I release a new episode full of actionable tips, tools, and strategies to help authors write stories they're proud of. My favorite episodes are the ones where I interview my students who have hit big milestones like finishing their first draft or landing an agent, and I also love the episodes where I break down the key scenes and conventions that stories of different genres need to include. Enjoy!
Fiction Writing Made Easy
Savannah Gilbo
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How do I write a book? How do I create compelling characters that readers will love? How do I build a believable world for my story? What does it even mean to write a story that works? Do you have any writing tips? These are just some of the big questions that developmental editor and book coach, Savannah Gilbo, digs into on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast. Each week, Savannah shares actionable tools, tips, and strategies that will help you write, edit, and publish your book. So, whether you're brand new to writing, or a seasoned author looking to improve your craft, this podcast is for you!
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How many episodes does Fiction Writing Made Easy have?
Fiction Writing Made Easy currently has 186 episodes available.
What topics does Fiction Writing Made Easy cover?
The podcast is about Writer, Fiction, Writing, How To, Author, Podcasts, Books, Education, Arts and Novel.
What is the average episode length on Fiction Writing Made Easy?
The average episode length on Fiction Writing Made Easy is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Fiction Writing Made Easy released?
Episodes of Fiction Writing Made Easy are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Fiction Writing Made Easy?
The first episode of Fiction Writing Made Easy was released on Mar 10, 2020.
2. Lit Match
Why this podcast?
This podcast has fantastic interviews with agents and industry professionals. The host, Abigail K. Perry, aims to help writers find the best agent for their story and their career. You'll learn so much about what agents are looking for in a story—plus the publishing industry as a whole—from this podcast!
Lit Match
Abigail K. Perry
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A podcast made to help writers find the best literary agent for their writing and business career.
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How many episodes does Lit Match have?
Lit Match currently has 70 episodes available.
What topics does Lit Match cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Lit Match?
The average episode length on Lit Match is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Lit Match released?
Episodes of Lit Match are typically released every 7 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Lit Match?
The first episode of Lit Match was released on Mar 9, 2022.
3. The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
Why this podcast?
I love this podcast because two of the hosts are literary agents, and they review query letters submitted by listeners to educate writers on what works, what doesn't work, and why. They also interview authors and share writing, editing, and publishing tips!
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra
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This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening pages in their Books with Hooks segment. Expect good advice, honest insights, and a few laughs along the way.
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How many episodes does The Shit No One Tells You About Writing have?
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing currently has 311 episodes available.
What topics does The Shit No One Tells You About Writing cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts, Books, Education and Arts.
What is the average episode length on The Shit No One Tells You About Writing?
The average episode length on The Shit No One Tells You About Writing is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Shit No One Tells You About Writing released?
Episodes of The Shit No One Tells You About Writing are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of The Shit No One Tells You About Writing?
The first episode of The Shit No One Tells You About Writing was released on Sep 18, 2020.
4. Your Next Draft
Why this podcast?
This podcast is all about helping writers tackle their messy first drafts. The host, Alice, breaks the complex process of editing a first draft into smaller, more bite-sized pieces. Highly recommend!
Your Next Draft
Alice Sudlow
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Your Next Draft is the fiction writer's guide to developmental editing. What do you do after your first draft? How do you flesh out flat characters, fill in plot holes, and hook your readers from the first page to the last? What does editing a novel even mean? Developmental editor and book coach Alice Sudlow answers all these questions and more. Each week, she shares the editing strategies she's using with her one-on-one clients so you can put them to use in your own novel. Tune in for tips, tools, and step-by-step guides for the novel editing process.
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How many episodes does Your Next Draft have?
Your Next Draft currently has 75 episodes available.
What topics does Your Next Draft cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts, Books, Education and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Your Next Draft?
The average episode length on Your Next Draft is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Your Next Draft released?
Episodes of Your Next Draft are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Your Next Draft?
The first episode of Your Next Draft was released on Nov 20, 2022.
5. Story Magic
Why this podcast?
This podcast will help you build a successful, fulfilling, and sustainable writing life that works for YOU. The hosts, Emily and Rachel, dig into craft tips, community insights, and mindset tips so you can publish a book you're proud of. Enjoy!
Story Magic
Golden May
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Hey fiction writer! Want your readers to stay up until 2am, so engrossed in your story they just can’t put it down? Want to build a successful, fulfilling, and sustainable writing life that works for YOU? Story Magic is the place for you. Every week, professional book coaches and editors Emily and Rachel from Golden May dive into writing craft, community, and mindset tips, tricks, and advice so you can write and publish books you’re damn proud of, again and again. We cover craft topics like story structure, character development, worldbuilding and ‘show, don’t tell’; we dive into how to grow your writing community of readers and writing partners; and we’ll talk about all those mindset challenges from imposter syndrome and perfectionism to fear of the blank page. Story Magic has all the tools you need to become the author you’re meant to be. You’ve got this, let’s go!
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How many episodes does Story Magic have?
Story Magic currently has 84 episodes available.
What topics does Story Magic cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Story Magic?
The average episode length on Story Magic is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Story Magic released?
Episodes of Story Magic are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Story Magic?
The first episode of Story Magic was released on Feb 3, 2023.
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