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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Feb 8, 2015 • 11min
Ep. 241: The 5 Secrets of Choosing the Right Setting for Your Story's Climax
What makes a great climactic setting? Consider five important techniques for making the most of the setting in your story's climax.
Feb 1, 2015 • 8min
Ep. 240: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 38: Irrelevant Book Endings
One of the easiest writing mistakes to fall into in your book endings is actually one that has much to do with book beginnings--and, indeed, the entirety of your book.
Jan 25, 2015 • 11min
Ep. 239: The Lazy Author's Way to Identify and Overcome Writing Weaknesses
Go beyond the vague sense that's something wrong with your story and use these five tips to figure out what your writing weaknesses are.
Jan 18, 2015 • 12min
Ep. 238: Get Rid of On-the-Nose Dialogue Once and For All
If you can identify on-the-nose dialogue and learn how to replace it with rich undercurrents of subtext, you're on your way to becoming a master author.
Jan 4, 2015 • 8min
Ep. 273: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 37: Unnecessary Filler
As we continue to discuss the most common writing mistakes, we'd be remiss to leave out the all-too-prevalent faux pas of unnecessary filler or padding.
Dec 28, 2014 • 12min
Ep. 275: How to Pitch Your Novel: What's the Difference Between Your Story's Hook and Your Story's Heart?
When figuring out how to pitch your novel, you may realize your story's hook and its heart might not be compatible within such a short description.
Dec 21, 2014 • 14min
A Quick Guide to Beta Reader Etiquette
Dec 14, 2014 • 10min
What's the Difference Between Your Story's Theme and Its Message?
Dec 7, 2014 • 8min
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 36: Too Much Introspection, Not Enough Interaction
Nov 23, 2014 • 9min
