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!
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Feb 23, 2020 • 15min
Ep. 495: The Professional Writing Resources I Use for All Parts of the Writing and Publishing Processes
Here are fourteen professional writing resources to help with all parts of authorpreneurship: writing, editing, blogging/podcasting, book formatting, marketing.
Feb 17, 2020 • 17min
Ep. 494: Thoughts on How to Be Critical of Stories in a Way That Makes a Difference
Learn how to be critical of stories in a way that turns the potential for negativity into a positive force that drives your own creativity.
Feb 4, 2020 • 16min
Ep. 493: 6 Steps to Create Realistic (and Powerful) Scene Dilemmas
Of all the many aspects of scene structure, scene dilemmas are among the most powerful but also the most overlooked. Here are six steps to acing yours.
Jan 20, 2020 • 18min
Ep. 492: 2 Different Types of the Lie Your Character Believes
Jan 13, 2020 • 23min
Ep. 491: 3 Life-Changing Rules for Finding More Writing Inspiration This Year
Jan 6, 2020 • 14min
Ep. 490: My Top Books of 2019
Dec 16, 2019 • 15min
Ep. 489: Critique: Supporting Characters and Theme: 6 Important Questions to Ask About Your Story
Dec 9, 2019 • 19min
Ep. 488: Critique: 10 Ways to Write a Better First Chapter Using Specific Word Choices
Nov 25, 2019 • 17min
Ep. 487: How to Choose the Right Antagonist for Any Type of Story
Nov 18, 2019 • 20min
Ep. 486: How to Overcome Fear as a Writer and Embrace Your Profound Courage
A frank look at how writing exposes vulnerability, judgment, and self-doubt. A meditation on writing as an act of courage and creative compulsion. Practical five-step strategies for feeling fear, choosing humility, claiming bravery, following fear into growth, and turning fear into truthful material.
