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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Jul 5, 2015 • 9min
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 42: When Your Story Stakes Aren't High Enough
Jun 28, 2015 • 12min
3 Ways to Make Writing Your Novel Easier
Jun 21, 2015 • 15min
Ep. 266: What Every Writer Ought to Know About the Omniscient POV
What's the problem with omniscient POV? Why are so many authors confused about it? And why are so many editors delivering digital hand slaps because of it?
Jun 14, 2015 • 11min
Ep. 255: Never Confuse the Key Event and the First Plot Point in Your Book Again!
Did you know a full understanding of the Key Event, its role in story structure, and its timing will help you write stronger First Plot Points?
Jun 7, 2015 • 10min
Ep. 254: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 41: Inferring Non-POV Characters' Thoughts
Is your narrator killing subtext by inferring other characters' thoughts too accurately? Find out in this latest of the Most Common Writing Mistakes!
May 31, 2015 • 9min
Ep. 256: A Reactive Protagonist Doesn't Have to Be a Passive Protagonist! Discover the Difference
One of the stickiest questions any writer is likely to face is: What's the difference between a reactive protagonist and a passive protagonist?
May 24, 2015 • 14min
Ep. 255: Stories That Matter: 5 Necessary Factors for Weighty Fiction
Can you identify the five most important factors in creating weight and substance in stories that matter?
May 17, 2015 • 9min
Ep. 254: How the Perfect Midpoint Moves Your Protagonist From Reaction to Action
When your story's Midpoint properly facilitates the all-important shift in the middle of your story, your conflict is sure to progress in a powerful way.
May 3, 2015 • 13min
Ep. 253: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 40: Unnecessary Scenes
Discover four types of unnecessary scenes that may be sinking your book - and three ways to find them and kill them.
Apr 26, 2015 • 16min
Ep. 252: Find Out if Your Prologue Is Destroying Your Story's Subtext
Take a look at how poor prologues sap stories, how no prologue can strengthen stories, and how to determine if your story is one of the exceptions.
