
596 episodes

Helping Writers Become Authors K.M. Weiland
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4.9 • 59 Ratings
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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.)
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Ep. 594: 8 Ways to Avoid Cardboard Characters (and Plot Contrivances While You're At It)
If your story suffers from cardboard characters, it probably also suffers from plot contrivances. Good news: if you fix one, you fix both.
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Ep. 593: Understanding the New Normal World of a Story's Resolution
In many ways, the New Normal World of a story's Resolution is what successfully completes the context of the entire story.
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Ep. 592: Understanding the Underworld of a Story's Third Act
The Underworld of a Story's Third Act is symbolically important for creating powerful and realistic change with your characters and plot.
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Ep. 591: Understanding the Adventure World of a Story's Second Act
Writers can use the metaphoric Adventure World of a story's Second Act to better understand this crucial part of story structure.
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Ep. 590: Understanding the Normal World of a Story's First Act
Authors need to understand the four "worlds" represented within a story's structure, the first of which is the Normal World of the First Act.
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Ep. 589: Deepening Your Story's Theme With the Thematic Square
If you want to deepen the complexity of your story's theme, one tool you can employ is Robert McKee's thematic square.
Customer Reviews
Brilliant, concise and constructive
Love this podcast, such a smart and simple analysis of story and character which is beneficial for any budding writers.
Really accessible and useful tips for writers
I am a total novice, just finished draft 1 of book 1, and I am so glad I found this podcast because it’s so helpful.
Useful for writers
This is one of the most helpful writing podcasts around - and I’ve listened to lots!