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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Apr 19, 2015 • 11min
Ep. 251: My Writing Process, Pt. 2 of 2: How I Use Scrivener to Write My First Drafts
Here's what my daily writing process looks like when using Scrivener for my first drafts.
Apr 12, 2015 • 13min
Ep. 250: My Writing Process, Pt. 1 of 2: How I Use Scrivener to Outline My Novels
Today, I'm offering a sneak peek under the hood of my writing process when using Scrivener - and how you can use Scrivener to up your writing game.
Apr 5, 2015 • 14min
Want Readers to Adore Your Book? Learn How to Ace Your Climactic Moment
The Climactic Moment is the reason your story is even being told in the first place. Needless to say, it's pretty important you get it right. Find out how!
Mar 29, 2015 • 12min
Ep. 248: What Are Pinch Points? And How Can They Make Your Book Easier to Write?
What are pinch points? Of all the important moments in your story, they are most likely to be neglected. But they're crucial to your story structure.
Mar 22, 2015 • 16min
Ep. 247: Your Book's Inciting Event: It's Not What You Think It Is
The trouble with identifying the Inciting Event is that the term is applied rather wildly to half a dozen different moments in the story. Which is right?
Mar 15, 2015 • 9min
Ep. 246: Want to Know More About the Structure of Your Favorite Books and Movies? Announcing the Story Structure Database!
Today, I'm excited to put an end to the guessing about the "Big Secret" and unveil a new resource for authors. The official Story Structure Database.
Mar 8, 2015 • 9min
Ep. 245: For Writers on the Verge of Writing Spectacularly Complex Characters
The ironic thing about about complex characters in fiction is that the essence of what makes them so wonderfully complicated is actually incredibly simple.
Mar 1, 2015 • 10min
Ep. 244: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 39: Referencing Characters by Title Rather Than Name
In the time it takes to write two words, you might distance readers from your narrative. Luckily, this one of our common writing mistakes is an easy fix.
Feb 22, 2015 • 9min
Ep. 243: Do You Know the 6 Must-Have Elements of a "Wow" Story Premise?
Discover how a good story premise can help you eliminate structural weaknesses and create a valuable tool for outlining and pitching your novel.
Feb 15, 2015 • 10min
Ep. 242: The Crucial Way to Figure Out How Much Time Your Story Should Cover
The length of the timeline is an important factor in any story. Take a moment to consider just how much time your story should cover.
