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. 489: Critique: Supporting Characters and Theme: 6 Important Questions to Ask About Your Story

Learn about the important correlation between supporting characters and theme. Here are 6 ways to spot and take advantage of opportunities.

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Ep. 488: Critique: 10 Ways to Write a Better First Chapter Using Specific Word Choices

Find out how choosing specific and appropriate words for your story can make all the difference in helping you write a better first chapter.

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Ep. 487: How to Choose the Right Antagonist for Any Type of Story

By figuring out how to choose the right antagonist, one whose plot actions are thematically-appropriate, you will all but guarantee a solid narrative.

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Ep. 486: How to Overcome Fear as a Writer and Embrace Your Profound Courage

As fears arise–whether little niggles or life-threatening monsters–try these five ideas to help you use, live with, and overcome fear as a writer.

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Ep. 485: 23 Tips for a Zero Waste Home Office

Here are my top 20-plus suggestions to help writers create a zero waste home office as part of a mindful and sustainable lifestyle.

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Ep. 484: How to Know Which Parts of Your Story Readers Will Like Best

How can you know which parts of your story readers will like and which will have them yawning and skipping ahead? Here are six ways to judge.

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Ep. 483: A Writer’s Guide to Understanding People

Learn how you can adopt a conscious approach to understanding people on your way to writing better and more realistic characters.

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Ep. 482: This Is How to Transform Info Dumps Into Exciting Plot Reveals

Mysteries, clues, and plot twists are great for hooking readers–as long as they are not powered by info dumps. Here are 5 principles for creating exciting plot reveals

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Ep. 481: A Challenge to Write Life-Changing Fiction

Five thoughts on why and how to take up the challenge to start (or continue) to write life-changing fiction.

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