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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Skincare & anti-aging! Douglas Pereira exposes the truth!
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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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#140. First Chapter Analysis: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
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“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 Games trilogy to see how…
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"Australian Stocks will CRUSH housing over the next decade..." James Gruber explains why
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#139: 5 Multi POV Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
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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 mistakes writers make and how …
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What you really need to know to pay YOUR MORTGAGE off QUICKLY... Ask Adam
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#138: How To Manage Your Creative Anxiety With Rhonda Douglas
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“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 words? You’re not alone! T…
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#137: 5 Tips For Writing Better Fiction (Even If You're Just Starting Out)
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“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 of what’s included: [01:…
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Alcohol destroyed their relationship and their MONEY: Lisa's Story
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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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#136: First Chapter Analysis: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
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“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 into the story! Here's a…
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Ep 4: ADHD & MONEY: Answering your questions
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Ep 3: How I invest & stay FOCUSED on my money goals with ADHD
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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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#135: Mastering Point of View and Voice: Expert Tips From Gabriela Pereira Of DIY MFA
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“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 and strategies for masteri…
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#134: How To Stop Procrastinating: 5 Productivity Tips For Writers
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“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 10 years. Read the blog …
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Ep 2: ADHD & MONEY: Budgets, Credit Cards & Cashflow Solutions
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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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#133: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (March 2024)
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“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 a preview of what’s incl…
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Ep 1: ADHD & MONEY: My Story and why so much makes sense now...
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#132: First Chapter Analysis: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
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“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 the story! Read the blog p…
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Mortgage Advice That Will Save You - Ask Adam!
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Manifesting MONEY in March - My Annual Challenge is BACK!
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#131: 5 Steps To Start Planning Your Book Series
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“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 your book series. Read the …
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#130: How to Craft Romantic Chemistry & Tension Between Characters
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“ 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 authentic and compelling …
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Hannah's story - $40K credit card debt - now REAL financial independence
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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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#129: Overcoming The Fear Of Marketing With Alexa Bigwarfe
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“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 can do right now to kickst…
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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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#128: What Are Obligatory Scenes And Conventions?
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“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 post here! Here’s a prev…
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How To Pay Off Your Mortgage ASAP! Bye Bye Home Loan 👋 DEBT FREE LIVING
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#127: First Chapter Analysis: The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom
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“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 chapter to see how it hooks o…
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Low Income ideas, solutions and strategies!
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#126: Save The Cat! Troubleshooting Common Plot Problems With Jessica Brody
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“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 blog post here! Here's a…
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The No.1 BEST book for FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE & AN EARLY RETIREMENT!
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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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#125: Novel Writing Pitfalls: Don't Make These 5 Mistakes
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“ 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 top-notch tips for rectif…
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Zero $0 - 6 INVESTMENT PROPERTIES - This CREATIVE Accountant SHARES WHAT SHE IS DOING!
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#124: Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 3)
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“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 thing they learned about …
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Make Your Money Work FOR YOU!!! The financial goals that you will never regret!
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#123: How To Overcome The 5 Types Of Imposter Syndrome
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“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 self-doubt, inadequacy, and…
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I loved "wasting" money on these things - My Best Non-Financial Investments This Year
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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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#122: Counting Down The Best Tips From FWME In 2023
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“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, revisiting the very best tips t…
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Manifesting MONEY: Out Of Thin Air - Episode 2: $50,000
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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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#121: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2023
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“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 benefits of these lessons s…
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Paying off our home loan whilst having fun! - Try it too!
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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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#120: First Chapter Analysis: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
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“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 and I encourage you to rea…
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My Financial Mentor Part 2 - Outsmart the rising cost of living throughout retirement
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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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#119: Student Spotlight: How Fern Bernstein Wrote A Dual Timeline Novel Based On The Edies of Grey Gardens
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“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 Gardens. Here’s a preview of w…
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How to build a share portfolio from an INVESTMENT LEGEND - Peter Thornhill
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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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#118: How To Find The Major Dramatic Question Of Your Story
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“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 preview of what’s included: […
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How to afford property using your super money - Ask Adam
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If you have ever wondered about the option of using your superannuation money to buy property, this is the perfect episode to listen to. However as you listen to Adam's wise words, you will know not to get trapped into paying an interest rate of 10% for this. If you ever want to chat with Adam or Joe from Blue Lantern, he can be reached 0423 685 13…
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#117: Exploring the World of Beta and Sensitivity Reading with Julie Taylor from The Spun Yarn
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“As I kid I was like, I would love to get paid to read.” - Julie Taylor In today’s episode, I’m sitting down to chat with Julie Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at The Spun Yarn - a company that offers paid beta reading and sensitivity reading services to authors. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [06:15] How does The Spun Yarn create a perfect m…
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Could this tool help your retire WEALTHIER? Quiet possibly...
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Talking SMSFs! Are they worth it? Will they help you retire wealthier? Breaking down everything that you need to know to see if you should be using this powerful but heavy duty wealth building tool! If you love my content, feel inspired and motivated and want to take your financial journey further, I highly recommend watching my FREE Money Mindset …
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#116: First Chapter Analysis: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
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“In every story, you want to have that internal change because, without internal change, there is no character change.” - Savannah Gilbo In today’s episode, both Abigail K. Perry and I talk about the intriguing world of "Anxious People" by Frederick Backman. Buckle up, because this first chapter exploration is different from any other you've encoun…
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