Helping Writers Become Authors

Hosted ByK.M. Weiland

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

S16:E22: The Inciting Event (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 4 of 12)

Master the art of crafting a captivating Inciting Event in your story. Explore its significance and discover techniques to make it impactful.

S16:E25: The First Act (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 3 of 12)

Understand the importance of the First Act in story structure. Learn how the Hook, Inciting Event, and First Plot Point set up the plot.

S16:E24: The Hook (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 2 of 12)

Learn how the Hook grabs readers from the very first page with an irresistible question that piques their curiosity and keeps them reading.

S16:E23: 5 Reasons Story Structure Is Important (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 1 of 12)

Uncover why story structure is important. Learn how understanding story structure can help you create resonating and seamless narratives.

S16:E22: Launch Day! Two New Books for Writers (+Win a Freewrite Alpha!)

Discover the keys to effective plot structure with two new books for writers from K.M. Weiland. Build a strong foundation for your stories!

S16:E21: Everything You Need to Know About the Lie the Character Believes

Discover the secrets of the Lie the Character Believes. Explore the impact of this crucial storytelling element.

S16:E20: Juggling Life and Writing: 9 Tips for Maintaining Creative Focus

Learn effective strategies for juggling life and writing, including ways to maintain creative focus amid distractions.

S16:E19: Scene Structure and Transitions in Big Scenes

Learn how to seamlessly transition out of big set pieces in your story. Discover practical tips for scene structure and transitions.

S16:E18: 5 Strategies for Writing the Parts You Don’t Like

Discover effective strategies for writing the parts you don’t like and maintaining creative flow through elements that trigger resistance.

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