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10.12.2025 00:11 —
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02.12.2025 23:14 —
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In this Episode:
Final checks: fill gaps, resolve placeholders and refine line-level polish
Reliable flagging methods
Immediate wins that improve readability and presentation
How much to tidy before sending to betas and/or a dev editor
Clear signs that it’s time to call the edit done
19.11.2025 03:36 —
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12.11.2025 00:08 —
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In this episode, we explore self-editing names in fiction, including how to avoid similar character names and balance title vs name usage for clarity and reader immersion.
04.11.2025 23:14 —
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30.10.2025 22:04 —
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In this episode we unpack the fine line between clear, effective naming and reader overload. I share how to limit new names per scene, anchor introductions with interpersonal context, and audit place names, titles, and series continuity so your world feels consistent without confusing your reader.
30.10.2025 22:03 —
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In this episode we unpack the fine line between showing and telling, and shares how to spot when description becomes over-showing, how to replace info dumps with natural “just-in-time” information, and how strategic telling can sharpen your story’s focus.
21.10.2025 22:00 —
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In this episode:
· Checking for Repetition or Redundancy in Self-Editing Polishing
· Why You Might Want to Wait Until After Getting Outside Feedback
· When Repetition or Redundancy are Actually Helpful in Fiction
· Benefits of Reducing Redundancy and Tools for Doing So
14.10.2025 22:01 —
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In this episode of the Story Savvy Series, we explore the complex and often controversial role of AI in modern writing. Rebecca breaks down the differences between generative and assistive AI, and considers their long-term effects on both the creative process and the cultural value of storytelling.
07.10.2025 23:37 —
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In this episode:
How to identify and fix head hopping
Common tense slips and how to correct them
Best practices for editing dual or multi-POV books
When omniscient narration works—and when it doesn’t
Why consistency in person, tense, and POV builds reader trust
30.09.2025 22:17 —
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In this episode, we dive into fantasy novel editing and self-editing fiction without losing your voice. You’ll discover practical strategies for spotting flat or overused elements, balancing formula with invention, and embedding small, unique details that make your book more memorable.
23.09.2025 22:10 —
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Story Savvy Self-Editing 37: Handling Jumps in Time, Place, & POV
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16.09.2025 22:08 —
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In this episode, we dive into scene-level editing and editing scene flow, unpacking how clarity in transitions impacts focal length in narration and helps in maintaining story momentum.
16.09.2025 22:07 —
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09.09.2025 21:54 —
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We continue to discuss novel structure pacing in our series on self-editing strategies for writers. This time we focus on scene-level editing comparing scene pacing vs global pacing as we discuss writing big moments and small ones.
09.09.2025 21:53 —
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Story Savvy Self-Editing 35: Sensory Immersion - Touch, Smell, & Taste
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02.09.2025 22:02 —
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Today we discuss how to improve your fiction by writing immersive descriptions, sensory writing techniques, and editing descriptive passages for touch, smell, and taste.
02.09.2025 22:02 —
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26.08.2025 22:07 —
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In this episode of our podcast for fantasy authors, we dive into self-editing strategies for writers focused on sensory immersion through visual and auditory descriptions—critical yet often overlooked elements of story world development.
26.08.2025 22:07 —
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In this episode of our podcast for fantasy authors, we dive into self-editing strategies for writers focused on clothing in fiction, geography, weather, and architecture—critical yet often overlooked elements of story world development.
19.08.2025 22:00 —
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