643 episodes

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.)

Helping Writers Become Authors K.M. Weiland

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 61 Ratings

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.)

    Ep. 641: Announcing Archetypal Character Guided Meditations! (+Giveaway)

    Ep. 641: Announcing Archetypal Character Guided Meditations! (+Giveaway)

    Based on six transformational character arcs, these Archetypal Character Guided Meditations will help writers brainstorm even better stories.

    • 10 min
    Ep. 640: What Are Antagonistic Proxies? And How Can They Help Your Story?

    Ep. 640: What Are Antagonistic Proxies? And How Can They Help Your Story?

    Here are four tips for how to use antagonistic proxies to your advantage, depending on your story's needs, without complicating your story.

    • 18 min
    Ep. 639: Where Should You Start Plotting Your Story?

    Ep. 639: Where Should You Start Plotting Your Story?

    An overview of the main concerns when deciding where to start plotting a story, depending on where it makes the most sense for you.

    • 16 min
    Ep. 638: Hot Tip for Character Relationships: The Relationship IS a Character

    Ep. 638: Hot Tip for Character Relationships: The Relationship IS a Character

    One of the best tricks for writing memorable character relationships is to think of each relationship as an entity of its own. Here's how.

    • 15 min
    Ep. 637: How to Rediscover the Joy of Writing

    Ep. 637: How to Rediscover the Joy of Writing

    What happens when you lose the joy? Learn how to rediscover the joy of writing you experienced way back at the beginning of your journey,

    • 23 min
    What Are Plot Devices? (Why You Should Be Cautious)

    What Are Plot Devices? (Why You Should Be Cautious)

    Learning how to identify plot devices and fully support them on every page of your story is a huge step toward writing cohesive and resonant fiction.

    • 17 min

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4.9 out of 5
61 Ratings

61 Ratings

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It’s good

Delphi_24 ,

Brilliant, concise and constructive

Love this podcast, such a smart and simple analysis of story and character which is beneficial for any budding writers.

tennisweathergirl ,

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.

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