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“I’ve listened to a bunch of writing podcasts and this one is one of the easiest to listen to. Clear and precise, with really great advice that’s not just the same old stuff. Thanks!”
Writing and Trying via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/24
“Ms. Gilbo’s podcasts are refreshingly straightforward and accessible. Her lessons are useful not just for writers just starting out, but they also serve as reminders of writing fundamentals for those attempting to put theory into practice. If you’re looking for clearly communicated, useful...”Read full review »
mr190762 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“I find the podcast to be informative! Savannah provides chunks of depth on different writing skills, which has helped me springboard into deeper topics when I find something in my writing that needs improvement.”
ss123456789$ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/24
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“Savannah does exactly what an informational or educational podcast should do. Tell the topic she’s going to cover, Cover the topic in an organized way and even recaps her main points the end. There are no rabbit trails, sidebars, or any other fluff. She stays on track so the listener is always...”Read full review »
hazardsacog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/24
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“Amazing podcast!
so clear and helpful, definitely try it if your thinking about writing but finding it all a bit overwhelming trying to work it all out, such practical and productive and actionable advice .
Can’t sing it’s praises enough. 👍👍”
ghefhhfd via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/04/24
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“I’ve had a particular story in my head for years. In 2024 I decided it was time to get serious. I didn’t really know what I was doing so I started searching for podcasts and came across FWME and it has been an absolute game-changer for developing my story, which I thought was already completely...”Read full review »
tnbeaut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/24
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“I have gained so much knowledge from Savanna’s post. An indispensable resource. Thanks Savannah!”
1Mattski1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/25/24
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“Actionable, short and succinct advice. Extremely helpful.”
NikR13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/14/24
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“I’ve dreamt about becoming a writer since childhood, but am only now making a serious effort to make this dream a reality. At first I just dived right into it, but since listening to this podcast, I am now more structured in my approach, and feel much more confident in my chances of being...”Read full review »
HamelT via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/24
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“I have taken 19 years off from writing to be a mom. Needless to say I am a little rusty.
These podcasts are a PERFECT refresher course. I am excited rather than apprehensive about writing again. Thank you!”
HSHarley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“I discovered Savannah’s podcast after writing my first draft of an MG novel. My characters were flat, I had no plot, and my theme was too subtle to notice. All I had was a clearly defined audience.
I knew my characters mattered and that I had something to say for my particular audience, but my...”Read full review »
annadanforth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“Thank you for help with the cratt!”
Taraoke9876543 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“I’m thankful I found this podcast. As a new novelist, I’ve spent several years working on my first novel. Savannah has a way of boiling down complex topics to a few easy actionable steps. I wish I had found this at the beginning of my journey. In my pursuit of knowledge about the craft of...”Read full review »
erknapp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/24
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“This show always inspires and motivates me, but beyond that, it give some actionable steps to actually do something with all of that inspiration and motivations. I love listening when I’m walking my dogs or on my commute. If you want to turn chore time into learning time, press play on this show....”Read full review »
savannahgilbo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
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“I listened to an episode of this podcast a while back. I was not impressed.
But in continuous pursuit of knowledge in the craft of writing, I happened to come across a more recent posting.
I was surprised by the quality of the content and the focus of the presenter, Savanah Gilbo.
She...”Read full review »
J.R. Green via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“This podcast has been invaluable to me. I’ve only listened to maybe 10 episodes in each one has given me great advice that is helped me with my writing.”
geneo114 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“This podcast is pure gem! Each episode is a quick listen that’s full of marvellous tips and wisdom. If I’m struggling with sometime in my writing, this is the first stop when it comes to podcasts. And Savannah always gives credit to others and provides additional resources.
So glad I found this...”Read full review »
Ruzana Glaeser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/24
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“Love the topics as well as all the work sheets. Thank you”
Pour or via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
03/25/24
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“I found this podcast the other day and have been making my way through Savannah’s episodes. Each episode is clearly written and incredibly helpful. I especially appreciate the free downloads. The author is providing a lot of value to help others for free. I highly recommend her podcast!”
Champale via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“All podcasts are well-organized and expertly delivered with both sound instruction, practicality and encouragement.”
RTK or Bruce via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
“I’m on my second draft and I have so many questions about dialogue. I found this podcast during my quest for answers and after the first episode, I subscribed right away and I’ve been listening to the test one after another.”
Jhall75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“I recommend this podcast if you want to write a book. She shares some great information! And, she has a nice voice and her podcasts are entertaining. I listened to one writing podcast recently and it was super boring. This podcast is not boring at all.”
Thanks for the ideas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“Loved the episode on planning a book series… so helpful and actionable, just like everything that Savannah creates!”
Laura Sprinkle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
“This author may be brilliant but I could not listen to more than 10 minutes because of her inflection of her voice at the end of every sentence. Her content seems great though, for sure.”
Better information via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/24
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“I’ve dived into this podcast, listening to a few each day. Savannah’s episodes are so useful for those of us studying the craft of fiction writing! Bite-sized chunks of guidelines and insights delivered in a clear and authentic way! Thank you so much!”
Xhysnk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“Savannah delivers exactly what she promises: actionable, step-by-step strategies. Her insights into all aspects of the writing process, from the big picture to the granular elements of a scene, are easy to understand and implement. She uses real-world examples from books, movies, and TV to take...”Read full review »
Arcoscribe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/24
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“Savannah Gilbo provides excellent and easy to integrate knowledge on how to improve your writing craft and elevate it to the next level. The episodes offer a wealth of information and have been incredibly useful!!!”
Jen Karp via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/25/24
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“Savannah gives advice and tips relevant to writers at any stage of the process and journey. Her insight is amazing and helps me consider the technical aspects of the craft as well as the creative ones.
This is a great podcast for writers looking for resources to make their writing better!”
Hope JG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/24
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“This podcast has been a great resource for me to learn important skills to help me write my novel-in-progress, and hopefully many more to come. The host has a clear and pleasant voice, the episodes are well-planned and structured, and Savannah has a knack for answering just the question that is...”Read full review »
Discerning Listeners via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
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“Big fan of this podcast until she started using Fourth Wing as a reference. Famously 2 dimensional characters with thousands of plot holes, and annoyingly paternalistic love interests.”
nhggdddddh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
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“Gilbo has a succinct way of breaking down overwhelming concepts into digestible tidbits and makes the idea of writing a novel an achievable goal. No fluff, very straightforward and to the point. I’ve just started but I’m looking forward to adding this podcast to my daily routine and making the...”Read full review »
PlainMoth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/24
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“A must listen for anyone who wants to be a writer.
Please have more planning videos”
Hello world🌻🌎 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/14/24
“I had tried to start writing a novel a a year and a half ago.
It felt like driving as fast as I could into the fog. I had read a lot, and thought, “How hard can it be to write!”
After struggling forward reading books and listening to Podcasts like Writing Excuses, I had a somewhat better idea of...”Read full review »
AutumnCactus via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/12/24
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“Of all the writing podcasts, even the ones from established writers and editors, this is the very best. Even though I write in Dutch, every episode is usefull for improving my writing.”
Erwin Colson Thimister via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
02/06/24
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“Beautifully put together and packed with value. An indispensable learning tool for both aspiring and working writers.”
cove road via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
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“I love this podcast. I’m learning so much here. Fascinating content. Really getting a lot of food for thought here.”
shelby icholsom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/24
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“What a great podcast! Really stimulates my brain to want to get those words down, and in a meaningful way that feels like I’m making progress! Thank you for your willingness to help new writers like me”
PB and J Cinci via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/24
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“I’ve found myself repeating episodes like you would review notes for a test! Thanks for such a fabulous podcast!”
LinditaMarita via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/24
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“Gilbo reads from a thorough, succinct script that nails down writing pitfalls - from those in our heads to concrete mistakes, such as “talking heads” and perfectionism. I often replay her episodes.”
Allgufu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“I just found this podcast and I love it. Great insights and in such a beginners-friendly way. You can see Savannah enjoys talking about writing, and it’s encouraging.”
Notorious_10 via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
01/17/24
“I’ve listened to all of Savannah’s podcasts. They have helped me to morph what I learned from Save the Cat!, The Story Grid, and other teachers. I put out a call on her Facebook page, and now have a Critique Group based out of Hawaii, the Midwest, and the Netherlands. I’m in California. The four...”Read full review »
RuthBBBB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/24
“Easy to listen to and follow, this podcast makes writers at every level feel included and confident, providing us with useful insights and skills to hone our craft. Savannah breaks it down and takes some of the angst out of fiction writing, reminding us that the most important thing we have to do...”Read full review »
Alifreebird via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/24
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“And now…let’s hit our drafts.”
Prochazka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“Su forma de explicar es muy entendible y fácil de entender. Bastante útil y recomendable”
JavierFKD via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
12/29/23
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“Love this podcast for many reasons - excellent and actionable topics BUT the best is the quick quiz that results in a curated episode list. All writers - take a listen - you will be so happy you did!”
poodelman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/23
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“Savannah is knowledgeable, organized, clear, and kind. She generously offers some of the best literary lessons I’ve encountered since college, and has taught me storytelling techniques that even a university literature degree did not provide. She never fails to deliver on her promise to help...”Read full review »
wearilywaiting via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/23
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“I started listening to this podcast a year ago and signed up for Savannah’s Notes To Novel Course soon after. Savannah’s concise and to-the-point podcasts are packed with important information every new and seasoned writer should know. A year ago, I would sit at my computer unsure how to get my...”Read full review »
NM writer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/23
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“I’m a longtime writer with many first drafts of short stories and a couple books. I love to write as much as I love to read, but always felt lost when I was done with a first draft. This podcast gives me direction and focus. Keep up the great work!”
buffiyo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“I am a 71 yr old writer who began my novel in a community college Creative Writing class three years ago. I stumbled upon this podcast when I was searching for ways to find beta readers. Not only did I find an episode on that topic but I found so many others that I found helpful and insightful....”Read full review »
dadttg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
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“Even though I’m not actively writing at the moment, I love this podcast — it’s really helps structure my “simmering” thoughts. Super easy to digest; a great listen!”
Jfy180 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/23
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