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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Aug 1, 2022 • 18min
Ep. 598: 13 Rules to Be a Better Beta Reader
Not all beta readers are created equal. Just as you can learn to be a better writer, you can also learn to be a better beta reader.
Jul 25, 2022 • 18min
Ep. 597: How to Structure Stories With Multiple Main Characters?
How you structure a story with multiple main characters will depend on which type of plot you're working with.
Jul 18, 2022 • 19min
Ep. 596: 7 Tips for Opening Your Story In Medias Res
Discover the pros and cons of opening your story in medias res (or "in the middle" of action) and use these tips to refine your use of it.
Jul 11, 2022 • 17min
Ep. 595: Clearing Up Some Misconceptions About In Medias Res
Is opening your story in medias res compatible with the Three-Act Structure? The secret is in understanding how the First Act functions.
Jun 27, 2022 • 18min
Ep. 594: 8 Ways to Avoid Cardboard Characters (and Plot Contrivances While You're At It)
If your story suffers from cardboard characters, it probably also suffers from plot contrivances. Good news: if you fix one, you fix both.
Jun 20, 2022 • 16min
Ep. 593: Understanding the New Normal World of a Story's Resolution
In many ways, the New Normal World of a story's Resolution is what successfully completes the context of the entire story.
Jun 13, 2022 • 15min
Ep. 592: Understanding the Underworld of a Story's Third Act
The Underworld of a Story's Third Act is symbolically important for creating powerful and realistic change with your characters and plot.
Jun 6, 2022 • 15min
Ep. 591: Understanding the Adventure World of a Story's Second Act
Writers can use the metaphoric Adventure World of a story's Second Act to better understand this crucial part of story structure.
May 30, 2022 • 15min
Ep. 590: Understanding the Normal World of a Story's First Act
Authors need to understand the four "worlds" represented within a story's structure, the first of which is the Normal World of the First Act.
May 23, 2022 • 18min
Ep. 589: Deepening Your Story's Theme With the Thematic Square
If you want to deepen the complexity of your story's theme, one tool you can employ is Robert McKee's thematic square.
