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 1, 2021 • 15min
Ep. 533: An Introduction to Archetypal Stories
Why are archetypal stories so important and what does this mean for you as a writer attempting to channel these deep patterns of existence?
Jan 25, 2021 • 12min
Ep. 532: Story Theory and the Quest for Meaning
It is not too simplistic or idealistic a statement to say that storytelling--and therefore story theory--is a quest for meaning.
Jan 18, 2021 • 16min
Ep. 531: 3 Character Arcs in the Karpman Drama Triangle
Pairing the Karpman Drama Triangle and the Empowerment Triangle offers a fantastic tool for creating solid character arcs.
Jan 4, 2021 • 16min
Ep. 530: 7 Writing Lessons Learned in 2020
Seven writing lessons to inspire, ground, and encourage you in moving forward into the wide new frontier of 2021.
Nov 29, 2020 • 13min
Ep. 529: What Is Dreamzoning? (7 Steps to Finding New Story Ideas)
Every writer knows about daydreaming. But what about dreamzoning? How can it help you cultivate inspiration for your storytelling?
Nov 23, 2020 • 17min
Ep. 528: 7 Steps to Stop Overthinking Your Writing
The problem of overthinking your writing is really part of the larger challenge of learning how to live a truly creative lifestyle.
Nov 16, 2020 • 15min
Ep. 527: 5 Questions About Scene Sequences
Scene sequences bring together a series of individual scenes into a distinct narrative section, united by focus, location, and/or theme.
Nov 9, 2020 • 15min
Ep. 526: Are You Growing as a Writer? (Here's the Only Way to Tell)
Growing as a writer is not merely about mastering a skill, but also, and more pertinently, about our growth as human beings.
Nov 2, 2020 • 15min
Ep. 525: The Power of Chiastic Story Structure (Especially in a Series)
An overview of chiastic story structure itself, along with four tips to employ this technique over the longer work of an entire series.
Oct 26, 2020 • 19min
Ep. 524: The Midpoint as the Swivel Point of Your Story's Linked Structure
How can you keep your pacing tight and the story interesting over the long haul of the Second Act? The simplest answer: Mind the Midpoint.
