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Writing Your Breakthrough Novel with Charlotte B. Plumb \| Episode 55	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	67:18
Writing Emotional Scenes That Feel Real, Not Melodramatic	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	17:19
The Hidden Psychology Behind Great World-Building with Gabriela Pereira \| Episode 53	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	20:21
Writing Age Category: Fix This Before You Query (with Ben Grange) \| Episode 52	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	60:55
Writing Scenes: How to Build Mini Stories That Work \| Episode 51	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	21:02
Writing Your Novel Your Way: The Hybrid Publishing Option (with Megan Sells, Atmosphere Press) \| Episode 50	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	39:58
Do You Need an MFA to Succeed in Writing? \| Episode 49	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	27:30
Writing Strong Pitches for Querying Success (with Julie Artz) \| Episode 48	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	59:06
Stop Playing Nice: The Secret to Writing a Great Scene Is Conflict \| Episode 47	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	14:38
The Secret to Powerful Writing: Three-Act Structure Demystified with Gabriela Pereira \| Episode 46	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	60:56
The Art of Writing Irresistible First Lines \| Episode 45	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	17:41
Writing That Sells: What New York Times Bestseller J.D. Barker Did Differently \| Episode 44	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	57:05
Writing Backstory That Actually Works (5 Guidelines You Must Know!) \| Episode 43	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	22:01
Writing Fantasy, Building Worlds, and Navigating the Publishing World with Leslye Penelope \| Episode 42	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	49:18
Make Your Writing Unputdownable Through Interiority \| Episode 41	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	16:36
Writing as a Business: Self-Publishing Like a Pro (with Alexa Bigwarfe) \| Episode 40	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	65:59
Brain-Friendly Writing Strategies for Writers with ADHD (with Nicole Bross) \| Episode 39	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	51:42
4 Types of Writing Feedback Every Author Must Understand \| Episode 38	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	14:43
The 4 Non-Negotiable Writing Foundations Every Novel Needs \| Episode 37	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	20:28
Debunking Harmful Writing Myths With Lisa Cron \| Episode 36	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	60:51
Writing An Identity Not Your Own With Alex Temblador \| Episode 35	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	68:40
Writing with Publishing in Mind: The Traditional Publishing Pathway Explained \| Episode 34	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	26:40
Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 3) \| Writing Tips & Techniques \| Episode 33	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	16:32
Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Why are agents rejecting my novel? \| Writing Techniques & Tips \| Episode 32	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	14:05
Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 2) \| Writing Tips & Techniques \| Episode 31	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	38:57
Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Can I write a dual Point of View novel using a mixed POV structure? \| Writing Techniques & Tips \| Episode 30	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	11:23
Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 1) \| Writing Tips & Techniques \| Episode 29	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	23:12
Ask Me Anything Thursdays: How Do I Make Readers Love My Protagonist? \| Writing Techniques & Tips \| Episode 28	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	14:11
3 Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Writing in 2025 \| Episode 27	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	10:16
6 Key Steps to Finding Perfect-Fit Comp Titles for Your Novel (While You’re Still Writing) \| Episode 26	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	16:10
5 Essential Questions You MUST Answer When Writing Your Opening Scene \| Episode 25	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	11:58
9 Tricks to Overcome Writer's Block and Keep Your Writing on Track \| Episode 24	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	18:30
4 Steps to Writing a Flawed Protagonist Who Readers Love \| Episode 23	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	18:43
Quick Tip: 6 Steps to Establish a Writing Habit So You Can Finish Your Novel \| Episode 22	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	12:05
The Timeline for Crafting a Solid Debut Novel: Writing Tips for Your First Book! \| Episode 21	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	16:24
How to Write LGBTQ+ Characters with Confidence and Care: Special Guest Sam Cameron \| Episode 20	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	55:34
The Goal, Motivation, Stakes, and Conflict Chain: How to Write with Narrative Drive \| Episode 19	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	24:27
Exploring The Benefits and Dangers of AI Use in Writing \| Episode 18	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	26:24
8 Essential Hacks for Writing and Self-Editing Your Manuscript to Perfection \| Episode 17	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	27:15
Unlock the 7 Subtle Truths About Writing (That Will Make Your Story Better) \| Episode 16	Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel	25:08

Writing Your Breakthrough Novel with Charlotte B. Plumb | Episode 55

Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel

67:18

Writing Emotional Scenes That Feel Real, Not Melodramatic

Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel

17:19

The Hidden Psychology Behind Great World-Building with Gabriela Pereira | Episode 53

Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel

20:21

Writing Age Category: Fix This Before You Query (with Ben Grange) | Episode 52

Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel

60:55