Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBonus: How To Write Scenes Like Rowling (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
J.K. Rowling is the master of layering things within her scenes. She’s also fantastic at raising the stakes from scene to scene, too. But how does sh…
1 year, 8 months ago
#151. How Rowling Built A World Ripe For Life Or Death Conflicts (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
Episode 151
Ever wonder how Rowling created such a fantastic, three-dimensional story world for her Harry Potter series?
That’s exactly what you’ll hear in this w…
1 year, 8 months ago
Bonus: How Rowling Used Plot Catalysts to Keep Readers Engaged (A Sneak Peek From My Book!)
Plot catalysts make it difficult for a character to achieve their goals. If you’re writing an Action story, there are three main plot catalysts you’l…
1 year, 9 months ago
#150. How Rowling Created A Cast of Compelling Characters (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
Episode 150
Ever wonder how Rowling created such a wonderful cast of quirky and relatable characters in the Harry Potter series?
If so, tune into this episode to…
1 year, 9 months ago
Bonus: What Made Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone A Best Seller? (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
What made Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone a worldwide bestseller? Why does this story still resonate with readers almost thirty years later?
And…
1 year, 9 months ago
[SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT] My Book Is Available For Pre-Order!
Ever wish you could understand exactly what makes your favorite stories so lovable? Me too! So much so that I deconstructed every single scene in the…
1 year, 9 months ago
#149. 5 Questions To Write Better Antagonists
Episode 149
Antagonists can make or break a story—both for the writer and the reader.
Writers who don’t spend time developing their antagonists tend to write dra…
1 year, 9 months ago
#148. How To Use Universal Fantasy To Write Better Books (& Sell More Copies) With Theodora Taylor
Episode 148
“Never wonder if readers will love your story again.” This is exactly what Theodora Taylor teaches you how to do in her book 7 FIGURE FICTION: How to…
1 year, 9 months ago
#147. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (June 2024)
Episode 147
Want a peek behind the scenes into my work week? 👀
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing what I do as a developmental editor a…
1 year, 10 months ago
#146. 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Make You A Happier & More Productive Writer With April Dávila
Episode 146
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your progress (or lack of progress), it’s probably time to take a step back from your writing and consider your m…
1 year, 10 months ago