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

What Is a 50-Page Edit… and Why Will It Rock Your Story?

The 50-page edit centers us in our story, reminds us of what we’ve already written, and keeps us on track for the next 50 pages.

How Not to Use Speaker Tags and Action Beats

Don’t jeopardize your characters’ witty dialogue with punctuation and stylistic mistakes.

3 Traits Your Hero and Villain Should Share

What if I told you that the best stories are those that feature protagonists and antagonists who share more in common than not?

4 Ways to Avoid the Pitfalls of a Writer’s Solitude

Writing may be a solitary endeavor, but a writer’s life shouldn’t be.

Why Writers Should Take Their Own Advice

I’m about to introduce you to the wisest writing mentor you’re ever likely to meet. Yourself.

Why Vague Writing Is Weak Writing

If you are bold, precise, and definite in your choice of words, your readers will feel the power of your prose.

Are You Asking These Important Questions About Your Fantasy Setting?

An overview of subjects and questions to keep in mind as you develop your speculative setting.

What I Love Lucy Can Teach You About Writing Tics

8 Signs Your Writing Is Stuck in a Rut – And Why You Should Care

Laziness and fear – a writer’s two great nemeses – do their best to keep us stuck in the writing rut.

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