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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!

Helping Writers Become Authors K.M. Weiland

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!

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

    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.

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

    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.

    • 27 min
    S16:E13: Checklist for Beginning Your Story: Plot Considerations

    S16:E13: Checklist for Beginning Your Story: Plot Considerations

    Start off right with this checklist for beginning your story. Grab your readers' attention and keep them engaged by establishing the plot.

    • 25 min
    S16:E12: How to Choose Story Settings: The 4 Basic Types of Setting

    S16:E12: How to Choose Story Settings: The 4 Basic Types of Setting

     Learn the four basic types of setting as a way to help you choose story settings that create meaningful connections among characters.

    • 20 min
    S16:E11: From Lead to Gold: The Alchemy of Character Arc With Carl Jung

    S16:E11: From Lead to Gold: The Alchemy of Character Arc With Carl Jung

    Delve into the alchemy of character arc. Explore the parallels between alchemy, Jungian analysis, and story structure.

    • 22 min
    S16:E10: Checklist for Beginning Your Story: Introducing Your Characters

    S16:E10: Checklist for Beginning Your Story: Introducing Your Characters

    Master the art of introducing your characters in your first chapter. Learn to hook readers and lay the foundation for character development.

    • 26 min

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The podcast is incredible. So much inspiration and information for established and aspiring writers alike. Each episode is a warm yet extremely insightful essay that will make your fingers itch to finish your book. 💛

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