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: 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.

S16:E17: Troubleshooting Your Story’s Ending

Learn how to troubleshoot your story’s ending and craft a compelling climax. Tips on character arcs and themes for a satisfying conclusion.

S16:E16: Enneagram Types for Writers: Types 5-9

Unlock the power of self-awareness in your writing journey with the Enneagram types for writers. Learn strengths and weaknesses of Types 5-9.

S16:E15: Enneagram Types for Writers: Types 1-4

Discover Enneagram types for writers and how they can enhance your understanding of yourself and your craft. Types 1-4 in this episode.

S16:E14: How to Use Symbolic and Archetypal Settings in Your Story

Unleash archetypal settings in your stories. Discover how symbolic and archetypal settings elevate narratives and resonate with readers.

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