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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, wheth ...
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Having been a Financial Planner for over 15 years, I have seen first hand how money problems can breed stress. Often, people make wrong money decisions because the world of finance can be intimidating and confusing. This podcast cuts through the jargon and provides practical, accessible financial education and empowerment - so you can build sustainable wealth and help achieve financial freedom. You will also hear real-life success stories from people who have transformed their finances and b ...
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Send us a Text Message. “I recommend working on your query letter as soon as you feel good enough about the overall shape of your story.” - Savannah Gilbo Agents and editors must sort through hundreds of query letters to find an outstanding story. So, how do you write a query letter that catches their attention and makes them want to read more? Tun…
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Tracy Hall is a smart, successful and driven woman. Yet she wasn't immune to this smooth talking con man and nor we the other victims who had over $70 million stolen from them. Listen to how she has rebuilt herself from the depths of sadness and loss and is now helping others avoid this mistake with her just released book, "The Last Victim". Grab a…
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Send us a Text Message. “The object itself didn't cause the conflict. The person who made the choice with the object caused the conflict.” - Randy Ellefson In today’s episode, we’re going to cover something really fun—how to create believable monsters. And I have a special guest joining me today—someone that knows way more about creating monsters t…
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What would you like to hear more of ? Subscriber requests direct this podcast channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of and I will always come back to you This couple were facing the biggest financial fear of their lives. He lost his job, with a second baby due any day and no maternity leave. Instead of throwi…
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Send us a Text Message. “We need to advance the plot and we need to develop the character. When you can marry the two, you have a strong scene.” - Abigail K. Perry We’re taking a deep dive into Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins to see how and why it works. Join me and Abigail K. Perry as we break down this first chapter of the third book of The Hunger …
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Let me know what you think of this topic of Australian shares and property? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this podcast channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of and I will always come back to you If you need help with your budget or are sick of living paycheque to paycheque, sign up t…
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Send us a Text Message. Telling a story through multiple viewpoints can be a great way to create a more expansive (and objective) look at your characters, world, plot, and/or theme. But with each additional viewpoint character you add to your story, the more room there is for mistakes. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 most common multi POV mistak…
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Let me know what you think of this topic? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this podcast channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of and I will always come back to you Please also know that this episode is not sponsored in anyway, nor do I receive any benefit if you use Adam's services. I h…
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Send us a Text Message. “Writing is a creative project. It's not an earthquake, but the thoughts and the worries can feel similar. If I can have a positive association or feel prepared for an earthquake, surely I can do that for writing.” - Rhonda Douglas Ever found yourself staring at the blank page, trying to write but unable to find the right wo…
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Are we being sold lies about our skin? Are we wasting our money on products that don't really work or aren't right for our skin? What is worth investing in? What is a great budget buy? I pick Douglas Pereira's brain about what actually works and what is a scam when it comes to skin care and anti aging...For anyone that is interested in speaking to …
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Send us a Text Message. “Focus your pre-writing and drafting and revising efforts on the present moment of your story.” - Daniel David Wallace I asked five of my peers to share one of their favorite writing tips, and boy, did they deliver! Tune in to hear 5 editors and coaches talk about their favorite tip and why it’s so helpful. Here’s a preview …
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Trigger warning: This episode talks about alcohol, in particular alcoholics and the emotional toll on loved ones exposed to alcohol addiction. Should you find this topic emotionally distressing, please feel free to skip this one and listen to one of our other financially motivating episodes. Otherwise, please feel safe and supported as we share thi…
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Send us a Text Message. “Usually stakes start personal and they become public. That's a way of raising stakes, regardless of the genre.” - Savannah Gilbo We’re diving deep into Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins to see how and why it works. Join me and Abigail K. Perry as we break down this first chapter to see how it hooks our interest and pulls us …
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Let me know what you think of this topic? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this podcast channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of and I will always come back to you Please also know that this episode is not sponsored in anyway, nor do I receive any benefit if you use Adam's services. I h…
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Let me know what you think of this topic of ADHD and Money? Would you like to hear more? Does it help? Subscriber requests direct this podcast channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of and I will always come back to you Please also know that this episode is not sponsored in anyway, nor do I receive any benefit…
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Send us a Text Message. “You, the writer, have a bigger sphere of knowledge. You know more things than the narrator necessarily knows.” - Gabriela Pereira In today’s episode, I ask Gabriela Pereira of DIY MFA for her thoughts on some of the most commonly asked questions I get about point of view and voice—and she shares some of her favorite tips an…
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Send us a Text Message. “It's really important to focus on the big picture story first and not worry about granular details that you can figure out later.” - Savannah Gilbo Get more done in less time, overcome procrastination, and become a master at time management with these 5 super simple productivity tips that I’ve been using daily for the last …
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et me know what you think of this topic? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this podcast channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of and I will always come back to you Please also know that this episode is not sponsored in anyway, nor do I receive any benefit if you use Adam's services. I ha…
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Send us a Text Message. “Sometimes it's easy to take feedback to mean that your story's broken when it's not.” - Savannah Gilbo I’m taking you behind the scenes with me throughout my entire work week! You’ll see how I plan my days, what projects I work on, what I learn from the writers I work with, and so much more! Read the blog post here! Here’s …
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Let me know what you think of this topic? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this podcast channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of and I will always come back to you Please also know that this episode is not sponsored in anyway, nor do I receive any benefit if you use Adam's services. I h…
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Send us a Text Message. “In stories that feel society dominant, is survival even worth it if you don't have freedom?” - Abigail K. Perry We’re taking a deep dive into The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins to see how and why it works. Join me and Abigail K. Perry as we break down this first chapter to see how it hooks our interest and pulls us into th…
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Let me know what you think of this topic of managing your mortgage? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this podcast channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of and I will always come back to you Please also know that this episode is not sponsored in anyway, nor do I receive any benefit if yo…
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Send us a Text Message. “The key to making books within a series work is to grow, escalate, and complicate the conflict and stakes from book to book.” - Savannah Gilbo A good book series allows readers to immerse themselves in a world and stay there. But how do you write a series that works? To start, here are 5 steps to help you start planning you…
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Let me know what you think of this topic of how to manifest money? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this podcast channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of and I will always come back to you @SugarMammaTV If you need help with your budget or are sick of living paycheque to paycheque, sign…
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Send us a Text Message. “ Flat or boring characters who are underdeveloped are never going to light up a scene, no matter how many tricks you pull.” - Savannah Gilbo If you’re writing romance, the chemistry and tension between your characters can make or break your story. Let’s explore how to create romantic chemistry between two characters in an a…
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Hannah's recommended readings: Who Moved My Cheese - Dr Spenser Johnson The Power Of Now - Ekhart Tolle The Brain That Changes Itself - Norman Doidge, MDReal Magic - Dr Wayne W Dyer You Can Heal Your Life - Louise HayThe E Myth - Michael Gerber Think & Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill Money & The Law of Attraction - Esther Hicks The Secret and The Magic b…
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Send us a Text Message. “Work on being a better writer and work on your craft and the other stuff will follow. As long as you have a great book, marketing comes a lot easier.” - Alexa Bigwarfe In today’s brand-new episode, I’m sharing a conversation with Alexa Bigwarfe about how writers can overcome the fear of marketing their books and what you ca…
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Let me know what you think of this topic of how to navigate your financial journey when your friends already have money? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this podcast channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of and I will always come back to you @SugarMammaTV If you need help with your bud…
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Send us a Text Message. “When a story doesn't include these key scenes and conventions of its genre, it's just not going to work.” - Savannah Gilbo Want a framework for your entire story? Learn what readers expect from a story like yours, and then use these obligatory scenes and conventions as a framework to craft a story that works. Read the blog …
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Let me know what you think of this topic? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of! @SugarMammaTV If you need help with your budget or are sick of living paycheque to paycheque, sign up to the FREE SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Masterclass here: http…
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Send us a Text Message. “It might seem strange to start a story with an ending, but all endings are also beginnings. We just don't know it at the time.” - Abigail K. Perry In this episode, we’re talking about The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom to see how and why it works. Join Abigail K. Perry and me as we break down this first chapt…
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Let me know what you think of this topic? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of! @SugarMammaTV If you need help with your budget or are sick of living paycheque to paycheque, sign up to the FREE SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Masterclass here: http…
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Send us a Text Message. “Every time you write something hard, it changes you as a writer, and it makes you a better writer.” - Jessica Brody Today I'm sharing a conversation with Jessica Brody where we talk about some of the most common mistakes writers make when outlining, writing, and editing their books using the “Save the Cat” method. Read the …
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You can buy Motivated Money by Peter Thornhill here: Just don't lend this book to anyone as you won't get it back LOL: https://motivatedmoney.com.au/product/motivated-money/ Let me know what you think of this topic and if you want to hear more from Peter? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this channel, so send me a DM on Insta…
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Send us a Text Message. “ The purpose of a first draft is not to come up with something that's perfect. Instead, the purpose is to explore your story and get it out of your head.” - Savannah Gilbo Transform your writing as I reveal 5 all-too-common mistakes that plague writers. Learn the savvy strategies to sidestep these blunders and discover my t…
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Let me know what you think of this episode? Would you like to hear more stories like this? Subscriber requests direct this channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of! @SugarMammaTV If you need help with your budget or are sick of living paycheque to paycheque, sign up to the FREE SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Ma…
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Send us a Text Message. “That's how much my writing's improved. But not just the writing, it's the ease. It's not a struggle when I sit down in front of the laptop to write. Everything just seems a lot easier.” - Morgan Schrock In today's episode, I reached out to some of my Notes to Novels Season 3 students and asked them to share the number one t…
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Let me know what you think of this topic and if it helps motivate you for 2024? Would you like to hear more? Subscriber requests direct this channel, so send me a DM on Instagram with what you think, like and want more of! @SugarMammaTV If you need help with your budget or are sick of living paycheque to paycheque, sign up to the FREE SugarMamma Bu…
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Send us a Text Message. “Try learning new skills and then putting what you learn into practice right away, because, at the end of the day, you can only really learn through doing anyway.” - Savannah Gilbo Is imposter syndrome holding you back from writing a novel? Here are the EXACT action steps you can take right now to combat your feelings of sel…
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Financial wellness isn't always about investing, budgeting and kicking goals. It is about mindful balance and using money to add value, happiness and authenticity into your life and the lives of the people that are important to you. In this episode I share with you where I "wasted" money but with complete freedom, no regret and maximum return on ha…
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Send us a Text Message. “My point is that you have to do the work to make the mistakes and learn.” - Savannah Gilbo The past year on Fiction Writing Made Easy has been a treasure trove of insights, expert advice, and creative hacks, all neatly bundled up in amazing podcast episodes and interviews. Today, we dive into a delightful countdown, revisit…
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Charlotte was bored during lockdown. But when she discovered that her hard working mother was making money with offcuts of fabric, she had a lightbulb moment. A year later she had made over $50,000 and is still going today. To purchase one of these stunning origami masks click here: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MaskdByMum - we love supporting small…
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Send us a Text Message. “The more work you do up front and the more you get your mindset right, the more likely your chances of success are.” - Savannah Gilbo In this episode, I'm giving you a glimpse behind the scenes and sharing some of the key takeaways I learned from coaching writers this year. I hope that you'll be able to reap some of the ben…
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A serious blessing in disguise and the reason why we are making headwind again with our home loan. I have never been more motivated to do this and the results speak for themselves. ABOUT HOW I CAN HELP YOU: If you need help with your budget or are sick of living paycheque to paycheque, sign up to the FREE SugarMamma Budget & Cashflow Masterclass he…
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Send us a Text Message. “I think that's really important at the end of every time that you write a scene. Ask yourself, how can I raise the stakes even more?” - Abigail K. Perry Join us today as we embark on a thrilling literary journey through the fantastical world of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yaros. In this episode, I'm joined by Abigail K. Perry an…
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Peter Thornhill is known by most major banks and fund managers as an "Investment Legend". He has built a $10,000,000 diversified share portfolio that funds a legal tax effective passive income stream of over $400,000 p.a. which continues to grow. However he really only started when he was in his 50s. You NEED to read his book: https://motivatedmone…
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Send us a Text Message. “It's the inciting incident, the turning point, the crisis moment, the climax, and the resolution, and each scene really needs to have that to move the story forward.” - Fern Bernstein In today's episode, I’m sitting down for a conversation with Fern Bernstein to talk about her debut novel, Staunch: The Edie's of Grey Garden…
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Peter Thornhill is known by most major banks and fund managers as an "Investment Legend". He has built a $10,000,000 diversified share portfolio that funds a legal tax effective passive income stream of over $400,000 p.a. which continues to grow. However he really only started when he was in his 50s. You NEED to read his book: https://motivatedmone…
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Send us a Text Message. “Every story has one main question that it raises in the beginning and answers by the end.” - Savannah Gilbo In this latest podcast episode, we'll explore a fundamental element of storytelling: the Major Dramatic Question (MDQ). From the outset of your story, readers should be gripped by this central question. Here’s a previ…
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