Helping Writers Become Authors

S17:E28: Reflections on Turning 40 (+40 Things You Might Not Know About Me)

S17:E27: 5 Ways to Keep the Story Moving Between the Big Moments

S17:E26: The Real Purpose of the Second Act (And Why You Can't Skip It)

S17:E25: "Who Am I?" The Midpoint as Self-Recognition in Story Structure

S17:S24: Big vs. Small Character Arcs: Understanding the Degrees of Change in Storytelling

S17:E23: How a Character's Personality Shapes Arc, Voice, and Goals

S17:E22: Why All Stories Are Myth—and How They Transform Us

S17:E21: What's Happened to Modern Storytelling? (+ 6 Ways Storytelling Can Find Its Soul Again)

S17:E20: Writing Better Character Conflicts With the 5 Conflict Management Styles

S17:E19: The 5 Types of Scene Endings Every Writer Must Master

S17:E18: 7 Ways to Watch and Read More Intentionally

S17:E17: What Makes a Story "Bad"? A Guide to Why Your Narrative Isn't Working

S17:E16: Why Intentional Storytelling Matters in an Era of AI and Algorithm-Driven Content

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

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

S17:E13: Crafting Archetypal Arcs With Enneagram Insights

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

S17:E11: The Most Dangerous Arc: Breaking Down the Corruption Character Arc

S17:E10: Writing a Fall Arc: How to Show a Character's Moral Decline

S17:09: Disillusionment Arc in Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Character Growth

S17:E08: How Writers Can Use the Four Stages of Knowing in Character Arcs

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

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

S17:E05: 5 Proven Ways to Conquer Self-Doubt in Writing

S17:E04: Exploring the Impact of AI on Fiction Writing: Opportunities and Challenges

S17:E03: The Writer's Road to Creative Burnout Recovery

S17:E02: The Rules of Fiction: What They Are and What They're Not

S17:E01: Reflecting on 6 Life-Changing Lessons in 2024

S16:E42: Top 10 Books I Read in 2024

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

S16:E40: The 5 Gift Rule for Writers at Christmas

S16:E39: Antagonist vs. Villain: What's the Difference?

S16:E38: The 3 (Structurally) Most Important Characters

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

S16:E36: The Resolution (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 12 of 12)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S16:E28: The Secret to Writing Strong Themes

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

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

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

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

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

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

S16:E21: Everything You Need to Know About the Lie the Character Believes