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!

S17:E15: How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 2 of 2) 06/16/2025

S17:E14: How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 1 of 2) 06/09/2025

S17:E13: Crafting Archetypal Arcs With Enneagram Insights 05/26/2025

S17:E12: Using the Enneagram for Character Development: Avoiding Repetition for Lies Each Type Might Believe 05/19/2025

S17:E11: The Most Dangerous Arc: Breaking Down the Corruption Character Arc 04/28/2025

S17:E10: Writing a Fall Arc: How to Show a Character's Moral Decline 04/21/2025

S17:09: Disillusionment Arc in Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Character Growth 04/14/2025

S17:E08: How Writers Can Use the Four Stages of Knowing in Character Arcs 03/31/2025

S17:E07: How to Make Your Fantasy World Feel Real: 6 Pillars of Organic Worldbuilding 03/10/2025

S17:E06: Your Character's Three Choices: Character Goal Examples for Writers 03/03/2025

S17:E05: 5 Proven Ways to Conquer Self-Doubt in Writing 02/17/2025

S17:E04: Exploring the Impact of AI on Fiction Writing: Opportunities and Challenges 02/10/2025

S17:E03: The Writer’s Road to Creative Burnout Recovery 02/03/2025

S17:E02: The Rules of Fiction: What They Are and What They're Not 01/13/2025

S17:E01: Reflecting on 6 Life-Changing Lessons in 2024 01/06/2025

S16:E42: Top 10 Books I Read in 2024 12/16/2024

S16:E41: Top 8 Lessons I've Learned as a Writer in 16 Years 12/09/2024

S16:E40: The 5 Gift Rule for Writers at Christmas 12/02/2024

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