Helping Writers Become Authors

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Ep. 644: "There and Back Again": The Lord of the Rings and the Power of Despair in Fiction Oct 30, 2023

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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.

Ep. 643: How to Use Archetypes in a Series Oct 09, 2023

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

Ep. 642: How Meditation Can Inspire Your Next Story Oct 02, 2023

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

Ep. 641: Announcing Archetypal Character Guided Meditations! (+Giveaway) Sep 25, 2023

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

Ep. 640: What Are Antagonistic Proxies? And How Can They Help Your Story? Sep 18, 2023

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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? Sep 11, 2023

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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 Aug 28, 2023

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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 Aug 21, 2023

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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) Aug 14, 2023

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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 Jul 31, 2023

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