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 19, 2024 • 25min
S16:E6: Writing 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Backstory
Use this essential guide to backstory to share the history of your characters and story world with your audience at just the right moments.
Feb 5, 2024 • 27min
S16:E5: Burned Out on the Business of Writing? 6 Insights to Rediscover Joy and Passion in Your Work
Learn how to regain a sense of creative fulfillment in the business of writing and get tips for managing the pressures of marketing fiction.
Jan 29, 2024 • 19min
S16:E4: 5 Reasons Marketing Is Hard for Writers
Five reasons marketing is hard for writers and how to flip your mindset to embrace marketing and business as tremendous opportunities.
Jan 22, 2024 • 30min
S16:E3: Writing Multiple Plotlines: Everything You Need to Know
Writing multiple plotlines in your fiction doesn't have to be hard. Learn to navigate the intricacies while balancing the pros and cons.
Jan 8, 2024 • 24min
S16:E2: Lessons From 2023: 5 Reflections on "Flat Arc" Periods
Turns out my personal experiences this year perfectly represent what I want to say about the importance of Flat Arcs in character development.
Jan 1, 2024 • 11min
S16:E1: Top 10 Writing Posts of 2023
Before we say goodbye to the old year, let's take a look at what were, according to your pageviews, my top 10 writing posts of 2023.
Dec 18, 2023 • 11min
Ep. 647: My Top Books of 2023
Check out some of my favorite books from 2023 in three categories: Fiction, Writing How-To, and General Non-Fiction.
Dec 11, 2023 • 20min
Ep. 646: How to Market a Book: 6 Steps From a Full-Time Author
Knowing how to market a book starts with identifying your personal marketing ethos. After that, take these six steps to connect with readers.
Nov 27, 2023 • 20min
Ep. 645: 14 Do's and Don'ts of Time Management for Writers (from a Recovering Over-Achiever)
- Challenges of time management for writers
- Tips for effective time management
- Mastering time management
- Prioritizing writing and minimizing distractions
- Valuable strategies for efficient time management
Oct 30, 2023 • 21min
Ep. 644: "There and Back Again": The Lord of the Rings and the Power of Despair in Fiction
To create fiction that offers life-changing hope, authors must be willing to also embrace the power of despair in fiction. Here are 5 tips.
