Helping Writers Become Authors

Unleash the second half of the Second Act in your story. Explore how characters' decisions and inner growth drive the narrative.

Uncover the power of the Midpoint in storytelling. Explore how this pivotal moment in the Second Act changes the paradigm of the story.

Discover how to tackle the first half of the Second Act in your story with confidence. Learn valuable tips on structure and character.

Craft immersive stories by writing strong themes that resonate. Explore how to create narratives that connect with readers on a deeper level.

Uncover the power of the First Plot Point in storytelling. Learn how this seismic shift sets the stage for escalating tension and conflict.

Master the art of crafting a captivating Inciting Event in your story. Explore its significance and discover techniques to make it impactful.

Understand the importance of the First Act in story structure. Learn how the Hook, Inciting Event, and First Plot Point set up the plot.

Learn how the Hook grabs readers from the very first page with an irresistible question that piques their curiosity and keeps them reading.

Uncover why story structure is important. Learn how understanding story structure can help you create resonating and seamless narratives.

Discover the keys to effective plot structure with two new books for writers from K.M. Weiland. Build a strong foundation for your stories!

Discover the secrets of the Lie the Character Believes. Explore the impact of this crucial storytelling element.

Learn effective strategies for juggling life and writing, including ways to maintain creative focus amid distractions.

Learn how to seamlessly transition out of big set pieces in your story. Discover practical tips for scene structure and transitions.

Discover effective strategies for writing the parts you don't like and maintaining creative flow through elements that trigger resistance.

Learn how to troubleshoot your story's ending and craft a compelling climax. Tips on character arcs and themes for a satisfying conclusion.

Unlock the power of self-awareness in your writing journey with the Enneagram types for writers. Learn strengths and weaknesses of Types 5-9.

Discover Enneagram types for writers and how they can enhance your understanding of yourself and your craft. Types 1-4 in this episode.

Unleash archetypal settings in your stories. Discover how symbolic and archetypal settings elevate narratives and resonate with readers.

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

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

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

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

Discover the power of shadow archetypes in character development. Join the Shadow Archetypes course to write stories of depth and complexity.

Learn the art of writing deeply emotional fiction. Discover six tools to infuse stories with emotional resonance that lingers for readers.

Learn how to use antagonists to create unforgettable plots. Strengthen narratives and build your characters' journey with this skill.

Use this essential guide to backstory to share the history of your characters and story world with your audience at just the right moments.

Learn how to regain a sense of creative fulfillment in the business of writing and get tips for managing the pressures of marketing fiction.

Five reasons marketing is hard for writers and how to flip your mindset to embrace marketing and business as tremendous opportunities.

Writing multiple plotlines in your fiction doesn't have to be hard. Learn to navigate the intricacies while balancing the pros and cons.

Turns out my personal experiences this year perfectly represent what I want to say about the importance of Flat Arcs in character development.

Before we say goodbye to the old year, let's take a look at what were, according to your pageviews, my top 10 writing posts of 2023.

Check out some of my favorite books from 2023 in three categories: Fiction, Writing How-To, and General Non-Fiction.

Knowing how to market a book starts with identifying your personal marketing ethos. After that, take these six steps to connect with readers.

Time management for writers starts with practical steps for aligning your daily schedule to your vision for your writing life.

To create fiction that offers life-changing hope, authors must be willing to also embrace the power of despair in fiction. Here are 5 tips.

Consider the following four approaches to how to use archetypes in a series so you can determine which feels most resonant for your story.

Whether you're using a guided approach or just freewheeling, here are five ideas for how meditation can inspire your next story idea.

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

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

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.

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,

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.

Six tips for how to write interesting happy scenes that will become some of your readers favorite moments in the story.

Understanding some of the main types of scenes can help you recognize which choice is right for your story at any particular moment.

Understanding what your character fears can offer significant insights into your story and its underlying themes.

Learn how the Lie the Character Believes is a gauge of the character's relationship with reality--and how to use it to upgrade character arcs.

Writers can find value and nuance by digging deeper into the functionality of these four terms in answering: "What does your character want?"

All four terms--Ghost vs. wound vs. Lie vs. weakness--refer to a pain point for your character. Here's how to understand the nuances.

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