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!
Episodes
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Jul 10, 2023 • 15min
Ep. 633: How to Discover What Your Character Fears
Understanding what your character fears can offer significant insights into your story and its underlying themes.
Jul 3, 2023 • 15min
Ep. 632: A New Way to Think About the Lie the Character Believes
Learn how the Lie the Character Believes is a gauge of the character's relationship with reality--and how to use it to upgrade character arcs.
Jun 26, 2023 • 17min
Ep. 631: What Does Your Character Want? Desire vs. Plot Goal vs. Moral Intention vs. Need
Writers can find value and nuance by digging deeper into the functionality of these four terms in answering: "What does your character want?"
Jun 19, 2023 • 16min
Ep. 630: What's the Difference? Your Character's Ghost vs. Wound vs. Lie vs. Weakness
All four terms--Ghost vs. wound vs. Lie vs. weakness--refer to a pain point for your character. Here's how to understand the nuances.
Jun 12, 2023 • 16min
Ep. 629: The Daily Routine of a Full-Time Writer
Join me for a peek into my daily routine as a full-time writer!
Jun 5, 2023 • 17min
Ep. 628: Imposter Syndrome for Writers Is a Real Thing (+ the Key to Slaying It)
How to transform imposter syndrome for writers from an enemy into a tool for growing yourself throughout the journey of the writing life.
May 29, 2023 • 18min
Ep. 627: 5 Ways to Use Your Character's Shadows to Power Your Story
Here are five places in your story where you can use your character's shadows to create amazing complexity and thematic resonance.
May 21, 2023 • 17min
Ep. 626: How to Create Insanely Complex Characters Using "Shadow Theory"
"Shadow theory" is one of the most intuitive tools a writer can use to identify the contrasting elements that create complex characters.
May 15, 2023 • 15min
Ep. 625: Why There's No Such Thing as "Just a Story"
Four reasons why the dismissive statement "it's just a story" is not only erroneous, but one of humanity's most the dangerous lies.
May 8, 2023 • 16min
Ep. 624: Tips on Hiring and Working with a Book Cover Designer (And New Cover Reveal for Dreamlander!)
Step-by-step guide to finding the right book cover designer, preparing for the design process, and achieving an effective collaboration.
