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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Mar 15, 2015 • 9min
Ep. 246: Want to Know More About the Structure of Your Favorite Books and Movies? Announcing the Story Structure Database!
Today, I'm excited to put an end to the guessing about the "Big Secret" and unveil a new resource for authors. The official Story Structure Database.
Mar 8, 2015 • 9min
Ep. 245: For Writers on the Verge of Writing Spectacularly Complex Characters
The ironic thing about about complex characters in fiction is that the essence of what makes them so wonderfully complicated is actually incredibly simple.
Mar 1, 2015 • 10min
Ep. 244: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 39: Referencing Characters by Title Rather Than Name
In the time it takes to write two words, you might distance readers from your narrative. Luckily, this one of our common writing mistakes is an easy fix.
Feb 22, 2015 • 9min
Ep. 243: Do You Know the 6 Must-Have Elements of a "Wow" Story Premise?
Discover how a good story premise can help you eliminate structural weaknesses and create a valuable tool for outlining and pitching your novel.
Feb 15, 2015 • 10min
Ep. 242: The Crucial Way to Figure Out How Much Time Your Story Should Cover
The length of the timeline is an important factor in any story. Take a moment to consider just how much time your story should cover.
Feb 8, 2015 • 11min
Ep. 241: The 5 Secrets of Choosing the Right Setting for Your Story's Climax
What makes a great climactic setting? Consider five important techniques for making the most of the setting in your story's climax.
Feb 1, 2015 • 8min
Ep. 240: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 38: Irrelevant Book Endings
One of the easiest writing mistakes to fall into in your book endings is actually one that has much to do with book beginnings--and, indeed, the entirety of your book.
Jan 25, 2015 • 11min
Ep. 239: The Lazy Author's Way to Identify and Overcome Writing Weaknesses
Go beyond the vague sense that's something wrong with your story and use these five tips to figure out what your writing weaknesses are.
Jan 18, 2015 • 12min
Ep. 238: Get Rid of On-the-Nose Dialogue Once and For All
If you can identify on-the-nose dialogue and learn how to replace it with rich undercurrents of subtext, you're on your way to becoming a master author.
Jan 4, 2015 • 8min
Ep. 273: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 37: Unnecessary Filler
As we continue to discuss the most common writing mistakes, we'd be remiss to leave out the all-too-prevalent faux pas of unnecessary filler or padding.
