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. 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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Ep. 528: 7 Steps to Stop Overthinking Your Writing

The problem of overthinking your writing is really part of the larger challenge of learning how to live a truly creative lifestyle.

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Ep. 527: 5 Questions About Scene Sequences

Scene sequences bring together a series of individual scenes into a distinct narrative section, united by focus, location, and/or theme.

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Ep. 526: Are You Growing as a Writer? (Here’s the Only Way to Tell)

Growing as a writer is not merely about mastering a skill, but also, and more pertinently, about our growth as human beings.

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