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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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Unleash archetypal settings in your stories. Discover how symbolic and archetypal settings elevate narratives and resonate with readers.
Start off right with this checklist for beginning your story. Grab your readers' attention and keep them engaged by establishing the plot.
Learn the four basic types of setting as a way to help you choose story settings that create meaningful connections among characters.
1Delve into the alchemy of character arc. Explore the parallels between alchemy, Jungian analysis, and story structure.
Master the art of introducing your characters in your first chapter. Learn to hook readers and lay the foundation for character development.
Discover the power of shadow archetypes in character development. Join the Shadow Archetypes course to write stories of depth and complexity.
Learn the art of writing deeply emotional fiction. Discover six tools to infuse stories with emotional resonance that lingers for readers.
Learn how to use antagonists to create unforgettable plots. Strengthen narratives and build your characters' journey with this skill.
Use this essential guide to backstory to share the history of your characters and story world with your audience at just the right moments.
Learn how to regain a sense of creative fulfillment in the business of writing and get tips for managing the pressures of marketing fiction.
Five reasons marketing is hard for writers and how to flip your mindset to embrace marketing and business as tremendous opportunities.
Writing multiple plotlines in your fiction doesn't have to be hard. Learn to navigate the intricacies while balancing the pros and cons.
Turns out my personal experiences this year perfectly represent what I want to say about the importance of Flat Arcs in character development.
Before we say goodbye to the old year, let's take a look at what were, according to your pageviews, my top 10 writing posts of 2023.
Check out some of my favorite books from 2023 in three categories: Fiction, Writing How-To, and General Non-Fiction.
Knowing how to market a book starts with identifying your personal marketing ethos. After that, take these six steps to connect with readers.
Time management for writers starts with practical steps for aligning your daily schedule to your vision for your writing life.
To create fiction that offers life-changing hope, authors must be willing to also embrace the power of despair in fiction. Here are 5 tips.
Consider the following four approaches to how to use archetypes in a series so you can determine which feels most resonant for your story.
Whether you're using a guided approach or just freewheeling, here are five ideas for how meditation can inspire your next story idea.
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Sound quality in this one is non comprehensive sorry 🙄😏
Is there any way you can keep these wonderful podcasts going automatically one after the other? I'm having to continually stop & move to the next one - I'm currently cleaning the car and gardening - such a pain when these podcasts are so interesting & helpful - thanks from New Zealand ♥️⚘
Hi, good for you putting this together. You're reading from a page right, it would sound great if you read from notes...
This episode is not listenable 😑
so relatable!! for every creative. totally where I am right now. trying to silence that dang ego haha
I love your podcast! I find your tips very helpful for developing plots but I also like that you talk about the writing lifestyle in general. Listening to your podcast is the perfect way for me to chill in the morning with a cup of tea and get in the writing mood. :)
I just started writing a story that will utilize multiple povs. Thanks for your advice.
This is gold! The BEST podcast on writing on the web!
Outstanding !
I'm well on my way to filling some serious story gaps because of your help defining character arcs. Thank you!
This is a fantastic resource for writers at all stages, but especially those in the early part of their adventure. Thank you!
I needed this. Thank you. Please, please continue making these! It's hard to find quality podcasts in writing.
Hi Katie!!!!!!
Love your podcasts! I listen while driving and hour to and from work and it has inspired me to get back into my writing with enthusiasm. I've been listening to many other writing podcasts but then I found yours a week ago. Yours simply is the most inspiring for me, it's the only ones I listen to now. A big thank you from me.
I really enjoyed the one episode I managed to download. I've tried again and again but can't download here. What's up?
Excellent tips for any writer.
As a reporter I found it difficult to write creatively as I once had in college. But K.M. has inspired my inner creativity I buried. Now while I don't think I'll be tackling a novel, or even a novella, yet, I am starting to get in the practice again short story writing.
Not bad at all. Two simple things that would help a lot though; -a pop filter, or at least a windscreen; if you can't, for some reason, get either, try running the finished audio product through a De-Esser program to filter out the hisses. -Maybe lengthen the pod by a few minutes, and/or possibly add a music background to the promotional bits to space it out better