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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Jun 1, 2020 • 18min
Ep. 508: 11 Exercises to Enhance Your Visual Thinking
To help you improve your writing and storytelling, here are eleven exercises you can use to consciously access your visual thinking and creativity.
May 24, 2020 • 16min
Ep. 507: Editing Your Novel Q&A
Have questions about editing your novel? The best way to find good answers is to ask good questions. Here are eight excellent questions about editing.
May 18, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 506: Creativity vs. Distraction: 13 Tips for Writers in the Age of the Internet
Controlling and cutting down on distraction is the first step in reclaiming our full creative capacity. Here are 13 tips to get started!
May 11, 2020 • 16min
Ep. 505: 7 Possible Hooks for Your Opening Chapter
In order to grab readers, you'll need to consider several specific types of hooks for your opening chapter. You may want to use one--or all of them.
Apr 27, 2020 • 17min
Ep. 505: 15 Productive Tasks You Can Still Do Even When You Don't Feel Like Writing
If you find you don't feel like writing right now, here's a list of 15 important writing tasks you may be more in the mood for.
Apr 20, 2020 • 16min
Ep. 503: 4 Ways Writing Improves Your Relationship With Yourself
The more you learn to listen to the self that appears on the page, the more writing improves your relationship with yourself in an ever-deepening journey.
Apr 13, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 502: How to Get Some Writing Done: Discipline vs. Enthusiasm
Sometimes the hardest part of getting some writing done is just... doing it. Here are 10 tips for cultivating discipline and renewing enthusiasm.
Apr 6, 2020 • 19min
Ep. 501: 7 Ways Writing Saves Us When Life Is Hard
Writing and stories have the power to help all of us--but especially writers. Here are seven ways writing can help us keep going in times of uncertainty.
Mar 30, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 500: 8 Challenges (and Solutions) When Writing From Home
If you're writing from home (or honestly, trying to accomplish just about anything from home), here are eight tips for maximizing your daily routine.
Mar 22, 2020 • 17min
Ep. 499: The Power of Hopeful Stories in a Stressful Time
Want to put something good into the world right now? Here are five ways the power of hopeful stories can create change in a positive way.
