#172. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (December 2024)

Want a sneak peek into my life as a developmental editor and book coach? Listen in and find out what I do in my work week to help authors transform their story ideas into fully realized novels.

I'll walk you through what I'm learning, how I support fiction writers in finishing their novels, and my exciting plans for 2025. Plus, I'll share all the behind-the-scenes moments that make my book coach life so rewarding.

So, pour yourself a coffee (or matcha tea) and join me as I share:

[02:40] How the recording of my first audiobook is currently going and what I’m doing to keep my voice intact with all the talking.

[07:25] Why I pull out 12 blank calendar pages every December and how this simple planning ritual shapes my entire year ahead.

[10:15] What I learned working with two writers—a romance author and a sci-fi author—who started roughly at the same time but took completely different paths to reach the line editing phase simultaneously.

[22:42] Inside my final Notes To Novel coaching call and how these amazing writers have gained the confidence to take their ideas, turn them into outlines, and start writing noteworthy novels. 

[27:10] The fascinating results from my annual listener survey shaping my 2025 content (Hint: you're in great company if you're still working on your debut novel or yet to start.)

Thanks for coming along on this journey with me! I love sharing little glimpses into my world with you.

Whether you're still simmering your first story idea or deep in revisions, I hope this behind-the-scenes peek gives you a real sense of my life as a developmental editor and book coach.

See you next week!

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🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:

• Get on the waitlist for updates on The Story Grid Masterwork Analysis Guide to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets here!
• Ep. 164 - Student Spotlight: Why She Ditched Her Agent And Self-Published Her Debut Novel With Stefanie Medrek
• Ep. 166 - Student Spotlight: How Jennifer Lauer Sold 5,000+ Copies of Her Debut Novel in 18 Months (Without a Massive Social Media Following)
• Just Food For Dogs

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