
Helping Writers Become Authors
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!
Latest episodes

Jul 8, 2024 • 11min
S16:E22: Launch Day! Two New Books for Writers (+Win a Freewrite Alpha!)
Discover the keys to effective plot structure with two new books for writers from K.M. Weiland. Build a strong foundation for your stories!

Jul 1, 2024 • 25min
S16:E21: Everything You Need to Know About the Lie the Character Believes
Discover the secrets of the Lie the Character Believes. Explore the impact of this crucial storytelling element.

Jun 24, 2024 • 17min
S16:E20: Juggling Life and Writing: 9 Tips for Maintaining Creative Focus
Learn how to maintain creative focus amidst life's distractions with practical tips for writers. Balance writing with life by embracing the seasons of writing, finding equilibrium between discipline and flexibility.

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Jun 17, 2024 • 23min
S16:E19: Scene Structure and Transitions in Big Scenes
Learn how to seamlessly transition out of big set pieces in your story. Discover practical tips for scene structure and transitions.

Jun 3, 2024 • 19min
S16:E18: 5 Strategies for Writing the Parts You Don't Like
Discover effective strategies for writing the parts you don't like and maintaining creative flow through elements that trigger resistance.

May 20, 2024 • 17min
S16:E17: Troubleshooting Your Story's Ending
Learn how to troubleshoot your story's ending and craft a compelling climax. Tips on character arcs and themes for a satisfying conclusion.

May 13, 2024 • 24min
S16:E16: Enneagram Types for Writers: Types 5-9
Discover how the Enneagram types influence writers' creative journeys. Explore the unique strengths and challenges of Types 5 to 9, including Type Six's struggle with analysis paralysis and their gift for community-building. Delve into emotional dynamics that drive storytelling and character development. Learn how Types Eight and Nine's traits shape their writing styles, offering insights into overcoming personal obstacles and enhancing the creative process through self-awareness.

May 6, 2024 • 24min
S16:E15: Enneagram Types for Writers: Types 1-4
Explore how Enneagram types 1-4 impact writers, uncovering inner critics, perfectionist tendencies, and challenges faced by achievers and performers. Learn how understanding these types can enhance storytelling and navigate creative hurdles, with a preview of Type Fours' influence on character development in writing.

Apr 22, 2024 • 27min
S16:E14: How to Use Symbolic and Archetypal Settings in Your Story
Explore how symbolic and archetypal settings elevate narratives and resonate with readers. Delve into meanings of settings like maze, forest, desert, cave, and castle. Discover power of settings in crafting compelling narratives. Explore character growth through transitions in familiar settings. Examine use of settings in showcasing cosmic truths and spiritual understanding in stories.

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Apr 15, 2024 • 25min
S16:E13: Checklist for Beginning Your Story: Plot Considerations
Explore the checklist for beginning your story, focusing on plot development, character desires, conflicts, and establishing a strong beginning. Delve into the significance of setting the stage with foreshadowing, creating hooks, and engaging readers through action and dialogue.
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