Helping Writers Become Authors

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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.)


All Episodes

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

Ep. 635: How to Write Interesting Happy Scenes? 6 Tips

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

Ep. 634: 8 Different Types of Scenes

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

Ep. 633: How to Discover What Your Character Fears

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

Ep. 632: A New Way to Think About the Lie the Character Believes

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.

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