Helping Writers Become Authors

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:E39: Antagonist vs. Villain: What's the Difference? 11/11/2024

S16:E38: The 3 (Structurally) Most Important Characters 11/04/2024

S16:E37: Learn About the Different Types of POV (+Head-Hopping) 10/21/2024

S16:E36: The Resolution (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 12 of 12) 10/14/2024

S16:E35: The Climax (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 11 of 12) 10/07/2024

S16:E34: The Third Plot Point (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 10 of 12) 09/30/2024

S16:E33: The Third Act (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 9 of 12) 09/23/2024

S16:E32: How to Trust Yourself as a Writer (Not Relying on Advice Too Much) 09/16/2024

S16:E31: The Second Half of the Second Act (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 8 of 12) 09/09/2024

S16:E30: The Midpoint (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 7 of 12) 09/02/2024

S16:E29: The First Half of the Second Act (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 6 of 12) 08/26/2024

S16:E28: The Secret to Writing Strong Themes 08/19/2024

S16:E27: The First Plot Point (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 5 of 12) 08/12/2024

S16:E26: The Inciting Event (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 4 of 12) 08/05/2024

S16:E25: The First Act (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 3 of 12) 07/29/2024

S16:E24: The Hook (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 2 of 12) 07/22/2024

S16:E23: 5 Reasons Story Structure Is Important (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 1 of 12) 07/15/2024

S16:E22: Launch Day! Two New Books for Writers (+Win a Freewrite Alpha!) 07/08/2024

S16:E21: Everything You Need to Know About the Lie the Character Believes 07/01/2024

S16:E20: Juggling Life and Writing: 9 Tips for Maintaining Creative Focus 06/24/2024

S16:E19: Scene Structure and Transitions in Big Scenes 06/17/2024

S16:E18: 5 Strategies for Writing the Parts You Don't Like 06/03/2024

S16:E17: Troubleshooting Your Story's Ending 05/20/2024

S16:E16: Enneagram Types for Writers: Types 5-9 05/13/2024

S16:E15: Enneagram Types for Writers: Types 1-4 05/06/2024

S16:E14: How to Use Symbolic and Archetypal Settings in Your Story 04/22/2024

S16:E13: Checklist for Beginning Your Story: Plot Considerations 04/15/2024

S16:E12: How to Choose Story Settings: The 4 Basic Types of Setting 04/01/2024

S16:E11: From Lead to Gold: The Alchemy of Character Arc With Carl Jung 03/25/2024

S16:E10: Checklist for Beginning Your Story: Introducing Your Characters 03/18/2024