Your Field Guide to Fiction Writing

Rachel Giffin & Amy Ford
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Your Field Guide to Fiction Writing

Episodes

  1. Episode 009: How to Build Your Writing Routine

    12/01/2025

    Episode 009: How to Build Your Writing Routine

    Your Field Guide to Fiction Writing is a weekly podcast designed to help you find your writing voice and tell your story. Join Writing Coach Rachel Giffin and Fiction Editor Amy Ford as they discuss all things writing-related. In this episode, Amy and Rachel discuss how to build and maintain your writing routine. If you liked today’s episode, make sure to give us a five-star rating, review, and share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram: Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_giffin_writes Amy: https://www.instagram.com/wildblackberryediting RESOURCES:  Learn how to outline your novel: https://rachelwrites.samcart.com/products/the-ultimate-plotting-toolkit Learn how to edit your novel: https://payhip.com/b/MRQdy  Got a topic you want us to cover? Submit your questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXu-IHp9m7zoknqBn2iX1DFAn9VCmMyN90VqMW87fIDHe0zg/viewform?usp=header Join us next time and thank you for listening!

    1 hr
  2. Episode 008: Should You Include Content Warnings in Your Book?

    11/17/2025

    Episode 008: Should You Include Content Warnings in Your Book?

    Your Field Guide to Fiction Writing is a weekly podcast designed to help you find your writing voice and tell your story. Join Writing Coach Rachel Giffin and Fiction Editor Amy Ford as they discuss all things writing-related. In this episode, Amy and Rachel discuss whether or not you should include content warnings in your book. Content Warnings: Today we discuss potentially triggering topics, such as violent media, explicit scenes, discussion of mental health, and sexual trauma. If you'd like to skip today's episode, we'll see you next time!  Today we talked about Author Kara M. Zone's work. You can check out her books here:  https://a.co/d/50YkEvM (we are not affiliates for Kara Zone's work. We just really like it!) If you liked today’s episode, make sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram: Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_giffin_writes Amy: https://www.instagram.com/wildblackberryediting Grab your copy of the Ultimate Plotting Toolkit: https://rachelwrites.samcart.com/products/the-ultimate-plotting-toolkit If you’re struggling with revisions, download the Fiction Editing Made Easy: Starter Bundle for Writers in the description: https://payhip.com/b/MRQdy  Got a topic you want us to cover? Submit your questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXu-IHp9m7zoknqBn2iX1DFAn9VCmMyN90VqMW87fIDHe0zg/viewform?usp=header Join us next time, and thank you for listening!

    58 min
  3. Episode 007: How to Set Goals You'll Actually Reach

    11/03/2025

    Episode 007: How to Set Goals You'll Actually Reach

    Your Field Guide to Fiction Writing is a weekly podcast designed to help you find your writing voice and tell your story. Join Writing Coach Rachel Giffin and Fiction Editor Amy Ford as they discuss all things writing-related. In this episode, Amy and Rachel discuss effective goal setting and how to actually make progress writing your book. If you liked today’s episode, make sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram: Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_giffin_writes Amy: https://www.instagram.com/wildblackberryediting Grab your copy of the Ultimate Plotting Toolkit: https://rachelwrites.samcart.com/products/the-ultimate-plotting-toolkit If you’re struggling with revisions, download the Fiction Editing Made Easy: Starter Bundle for Writers in the description: https://payhip.com/b/MRQdy  Got a topic you want us to cover? Submit your questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXu-IHp9m7zoknqBn2iX1DFAn9VCmMyN90VqMW87fIDHe0zg/viewform?usp=header Join us next time, and thank you for listening!

    1 hr
  4. Episode 006: Romantasy

    10/27/2025

    Episode 006: Romantasy

    In today's episode, Amy and Rachel discuss their personal and professional opinions regarding the romantasy genre and explicit content in media.  Note to sensitive listeners: this episode contains conversations about sexual content. If you'd like to skip and join us next week, we completely understand! See you next time!  Your Field Guide to Fiction Writing is a weekly podcast designed to help you find your writing voice and tell your story. Join Writing Coach Rachel Giffin and Fiction Editor Amy Ford as they discuss all things writing-related. If you liked today’s episode, make sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram: Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_giffin_writes Amy: https://www.instagram.com/wildblackberryediting Grab your copy of the Ultimate Plotting Toolkit: https://rachelwrites.samcart.com/products/the-ultimate-plotting-toolkit If you’re struggling with revisions, download the Fiction Editing Made Easy: Starter Bundle for Writers in the description: https://payhip.com/b/MRQdy  Got a topic you want us to cover? Submit your questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXu-IHp9m7zoknqBn2iX1DFAn9VCmMyN90VqMW87fIDHe0zg/viewform?usp=header Join us next time, and thank you for listening!

    1h 2m
  5. Episode 005: Active and Passive Worldbuilding

    10/01/2025

    Episode 005: Active and Passive Worldbuilding

    Your Field Guide to Fiction Writing is a weekly podcast designed to help you find your writing voice and tell your story. Join Writing Coach Rachel Giffin and Fiction Editor Amy Ford as they discuss all things writing-related. In this episode, Amy and Rachel discuss active and passive world building, and how to make the right choice on what to use in your novel!  If you liked today’s episode, make sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram: Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_giffin_writes Amy: https://www.instagram.com/wildblackberryediting Grab your copy of the Ultimate Plotting Toolkit: https://rachelwrites.samcart.com/products/the-ultimate-plotting-toolkit  Grab your copy of the Ultimate Worldbuilding Manual: https://rachelwrites.samcart.com/products/the-ultimate-worldbuilding-manual If you’re struggling with revisions, download the Fiction Editing Made Easy: Starter Bundle for Writers in the description: https://payhip.com/b/MRQdy  Got a topic you want us to cover? Submit your questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXu-IHp9m7zoknqBn2iX1DFAn9VCmMyN90VqMW87fIDHe0zg/viewform?usp=header  Buy a copy of J. R. Traas' book The Rave here (not sponsored, we just love it): https://a.co/d/365TlF1 Join us next time, and thank you for listening!

    57 min
  6. Episode 004: Writing with the Seasons

    09/22/2025

    Episode 004: Writing with the Seasons

    Your Field Guide to Fiction Writing is a weekly podcast designed to help you find your writing voice and tell your story. Join Writing Coach Rachel Giffin and Fiction Editor Amy Ford as they discuss all things writing-related. In this episode, Amy and Rachel discuss seasonal writing and being in tune with the best time of year for you to write. If you liked today’s episode, make sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram: Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_giffin_writes Amy: https://www.instagram.com/wildblackberryediting Grab your copy of the Ultimate Plotting Toolkit: https://rachelwrites.samcart.com/products/the-ultimate-plotting-toolkit If you’re struggling with revisions, download the Fiction Editing Made Easy: Starter Bundle for Writers in the description: https://payhip.com/b/MRQdy  Got a topic you want us to cover? Submit your questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXu-IHp9m7zoknqBn2iX1DFAn9VCmMyN90VqMW87fIDHe0zg/viewform?usp=header Join us next time, and thank you for listening!

    1h 2m
  7. Episode 003: Impostor Syndrome

    09/15/2025

    Episode 003: Impostor Syndrome

    In this episode, Amy and Rachel discuss how impostor syndrome affects writers, as well as several techniques to combat its effects.  Your Field Guide to Fiction Writing is a weekly podcast designed to help you find your writing voice and tell your story. Join Writing Coach Rachel Giffin and Fiction Editor Amy Ford as they discuss all things writing-related. If you liked today’s episode, make sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram: Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_giffin_writes Amy: https://www.instagram.com/wildblackberryediting Grab your copy of the Ultimate Plotting Toolkit: https://rachelwrites.samcart.com/products/the-ultimate-plotting-toolkit If you’re struggling with revisions, download the Fiction Editing Made Easy: Starter Bundle for Writers: https://payhip.com/b/MRQdy  Got a topic you want us to cover? Submit your questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXu-IHp9m7zoknqBn2iX1DFAn9VCmMyN90VqMW87fIDHe0zg/viewform?usp=header Join us next time, and thank you for listening!

    1h 2m
  8. Episode 002: Tropes We Love & Tropes We Hate

    09/08/2025

    Episode 002: Tropes We Love & Tropes We Hate

    Your Field Guide to Fiction Writing is a weekly podcast designed to help you find your writing voice and tell your story. Join Writing Coach Rachel Giffin and Fiction Editor Amy Ford as they discuss all things writing-related. In this episode, Amy and Rachel discuss popular tropes in fiction and our personal likes and dislikes. If you liked today’s episode, make sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram: Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_giffin_writes Amy: https://www.instagram.com/wildblackberryediting Grab your copy of the Ultimate Plotting Toolkit: https://rachelwrites.samcart.com/products/the-ultimate-plotting-toolkit Download your Fiction Scene Checklist here: https://ko-fi.com/s/ffe12e4a58 Got a topic you want us to cover? Submit your questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXu-IHp9m7zoknqBn2iX1DFAn9VCmMyN90VqMW87fIDHe0zg/viewform?usp=header Join us next time, and thank you for listening!

    1h 8m
  9. Episode 001: To Plot or Not to Plot

    09/03/2025

    Episode 001: To Plot or Not to Plot

    In this episode, Amy and Rachel discuss the pros and cons of plotting your novel vs. discovery writing. If you liked today’s episode, make sure to rate, review, and share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram: Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_giffin_writes Amy: https://www.instagram.com/wildblackberryediting Grab your copy of the Ultimate Plotting Toolkit: https://rachelwrites.samcart.com/products/the-ultimate-plotting-toolkit Download your Fiction Scene Checklist here: https://ko-fi.com/s/ffe12e4a58 Got a topic you want us to cover? Submit your questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXu-IHp9m7zoknqBn2iX1DFAn9VCmMyN90VqMW87fIDHe0zg/viewform?usp=header Join us next time, and thank you for listening!

    54 min
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