

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 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.

Mar 15, 2020 • 18min
Ep. 498: 5 Questions About How to Balance Multiple POVs in Your Story
Discover the art of weaving multiple points of view into your storytelling. Learn how knowing your story's ending can guide your POV choices. Explore the benefits and challenges of various perspectives and how to align them with your narrative structure. Gain insights on selecting protagonists, ensuring cohesion, and developing character arcs effectively. Uncover practical tips for balancing diverse viewpoints to enhance your story's depth and engagement.

Mar 8, 2020 • 16min
Ep. #497: Critique: 6 Tips for Introducing Characters
Your goal in introducing characters should be to do so with the least amount of info possible while still making the characters memorable. Here's how!

Mar 1, 2020 • 16min
Ep. 496: Creativity vs. the Ego (Or, the Value of Unpublishable Stories)
When creativity becomes a servant of the ego, rather than the other way around--we can get confused about what we're doing and why.

Feb 23, 2020 • 15min
Ep. 495: The Professional Writing Resources I Use for All Parts of the Writing and Publishing Processes
Here are fourteen professional writing resources to help with all parts of authorpreneurship: writing, editing, blogging/podcasting, book formatting, marketing.

Feb 17, 2020 • 17min
Ep. 494: Thoughts on How to Be Critical of Stories in a Way That Makes a Difference
Learn how to be critical of stories in a way that turns the potential for negativity into a positive force that drives your own creativity.