Helping Writers Become Authors

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Helping Writers Become Authors provides writers help in summoning inspiration, crafting solid characters, outlining and structuring novels, and polishing prose. Learn how to write a book and edit it into a story agents will buy and readers will love. (Music intro by Kevin MacLeod.)


All Episodes

Ep. 537: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 4: The Queen Arc

The majestic Queen Arc builds upon the lessons learned in the Hero’s Journey to create an archetypal character arc that offers a worthy sequel.

Ep. 536: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 3: The Hero Arc

The Hero Arc is the story of the conquering champion–the ingenuous but perhaps immodest youth setting out to do a great deed.

Ep. 535: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 2: The Maiden Arc

As the “youngest” of the archetypal character arcs, the Maiden Arc represents the quintessential coming-of-age story.

Ep. 534: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 1: A New Series

For a writer, one of the most exciting explorations of archetype can be found within specific archetypal character arcs–or journeys.

Ep. 533: An Introduction to Archetypal Stories

Why are archetypal stories so important and what does this mean for you as a writer attempting to channel these deep patterns of existence?

Ep. 532: Story Theory and the Quest for Meaning

It is not too simplistic or idealistic a statement to say that storytelling–and therefore story theory–is a quest for meaning.

Ep. 531: 3 Character Arcs in the Karpman Drama Triangle

Pairing the Karpman Drama Triangle and the Empowerment Triangle offers a fantastic tool for creating solid character arcs.

Ep. 530: 7 Writing Lessons Learned in 2020

Seven writing lessons to inspire, ground, and encourage you in moving forward into the wide new frontier of 2021.

Ep. 529: What Is Dreamzoning? (7 Steps to Finding New Story Ideas)

Every writer knows about daydreaming. But what about dreamzoning? How can it help you cultivate inspiration for your storytelling?

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