Helping Writers Become Authors
K.M. Weiland
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!
Episodes
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Nov 2, 2020 • 15min
Ep. 525: The Power of Chiastic Story Structure (Especially in a Series)
An overview of chiastic story structure itself, along with four tips to employ this technique over the longer work of an entire series.
Oct 26, 2020 • 19min
Ep. 524: The Midpoint as the Swivel Point of Your Story's Linked Structure
How can you keep your pacing tight and the story interesting over the long haul of the Second Act? The simplest answer: Mind the Midpoint.
Oct 12, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 523: The Link Between Your Story's Pinch Points
Learn to identify and leverage several important story structure similarities between your story's Pinch Points.
Oct 5, 2020 • 18min
Ep. 522: The Link Between Your Story's First Plot Point and Third Plot Point
Deepen your understanding of story structure by examining the parallel functions of the First Plot Point and the Third Plot Point.
Sep 28, 2020 • 19min
Ep. 521: The Link Between Your Story's Hook and Resolution
You can think of the link between your story's Hook and Resolution in four different ways. Ask these questions to help in brainstorming.
Sep 14, 2020 • 18min
Ep. 520: The Crucial Link Between Your Story's Inciting Event and Climactic Moment
Structurally speaking, the Inciting Event initiates the story's conflict, while the Climactic Moment fully resolves it.
Sep 7, 2020 • 19min
Episode #519: 15 Steps to Self-Publish Your Book
Once you've decided in favor of the indie route, what are the actual steps to self-publish your book? Use this actionable list.
Aug 31, 2020 • 19min
Episode #518: 7 Considerations for Your Antagonist's Motivations (Which Will Save You SOOO Much Trouble)
Your antagonist's motivations can make or break your story. If they are weak, unconvincing, or complicated, your story suffers in key areas.
Aug 24, 2020 • 15min
Ep. 517: Afraid to Let Anyone Read Your Writing? 5 Steps to Move Past Fears
Once you understand why you are afraid to let anyone read your writing, you can come up with a successful plan to mitigate the fears.
Aug 17, 2020 • 15min
Ep. 516: 5 Exercises for Honing Your Story Instincts
Your story instincts and your ability to tap into them clearly will define how much "talent" you may have as a writer.
