Podcasts about structuring your novel

Discover how to honor your character's history while crafting different character arcs for the same character in new stories.

Understand the Disillusionment Arc in storytelling, a powerful journey portraying human growth through confronting stark realities.

Explore the four stages of knowing in character arcs to understand transformation and enhance your storytelling skills.

We are talking a new way to plan and organize your novel and all that goes into writing a novel today with Seralynn Lewis. Seralynn is a Christian contemporary romance writer who writes full-time and has managed to get out 14 books in 4 years because of her organizational skills (and writing talent!) You can find more about Seralynn and join her newsletter here: https://seralynn.allauthor.com/Want to support me and my work? Find me at Lessons In Story. https://lessonsinstory.substack.comLooking for a Christmas gift? Journals, metal charm bookmarks and ...books! https://payhip.com/KatCaldwellRead the Bended Duet:Bended Loyalty: https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyaltyBended Love: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-loveBended Dream: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @katcaldwell_writing

Explore the most important characters driving the narrative in a compelling story. Discover their motivations and how they impact outcome.

Crafting the perfect Climax for your novel is essential. Learn how to create tension, suspense, and unforgettable moments for your readers.

Learn why the Third Plot Point is a vital turning point in your story structure. Understand how to set it up for a powerful ending.

Explore how to write an exciting and satisfying Third Act. Learn how to build an epic finale as your plot reaches its thrilling conclusion.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode, Leslye and Ines break down the necessary elements of First Scenes and First Lines. Want to see how we cracked the code to awesome beginnings? Curl up and listen close!   Grab K.M. Weiland's Structuring Your Novel for tips on crafting your first scenes here: https://amzn.to/3RXzad9   We love the movies too, but have you ever read Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice? Check it out: https://amzn.to/3TDRiKp   Check out Leslye's voice with her masterful novels Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope - https://books2read.com/TheMonstersWeDefy Savage City by L. Penelope - https://books2read.com/savagecity Song of Blood and Stone by L. Penelope - https://books2read.com/earthsinger1 Whispers of Shadow and Flame by L. Penelope - https://amzn.to/2SGZtmF   Great First Line Examples Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor - https://amzn.to/3H5YHKI Uprooted by Naomi Novik - https://amzn.to/3GXwt54 Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover - https://amzn.to/3tC32T0 Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay - https://amzn.to/3NMp4t8 Paradise by Toni Morrison - https://amzn.to/3NMNoLw Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - https://amzn.to/3vhCLtH   Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP Get ready for Hostage to Pleasure, coming in next week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/47M2BUy    Find the hosts online at: L. Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

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

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

An overview of the main concerns when deciding where to start plotting a story, depending on where it makes the most sense for you.

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.

Welcome Jen Craven to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more. Something that copywriting and book writing have in common is storytelling, and Jen Craven beautifully demonstrates how this can come together through emotional connection. This conversation is packed full of tips for character development, especially when handling multiple points of view, and structuring your story. Jen Craven is the author of upmarket women's fiction, where one decision changes everything. The author of two historical fiction novels, Best Years of your Life is her debut contemporary work. She writes from northwestern Pennsylvania, where she lives with her family. Visit - www.jencraven.com Book purchase link - Best Years of your Life

A closer look at the mechanics of structural timing. What is it? Why is it important? And how precise does it have to be?

How you structure a story with multiple main characters will depend on which type of plot you're working with.

How do authors outline their novels? Today's show will examine one of the best author resource from award-winning and internationally published author, K.M. Weiland, of acclaimed writing guides, such as Structuring Your Novel and Creating Character Arcs   to take an idea and make it a powerful story. ✨Highlights ✨✏️What is one of the best ways to stop writer's block ? ✏️ What are the top three ways to outline your novel?✏️ How can your story premise help you find the core of your story ?

Discover the pros and cons of opening your story in medias res (or "in the middle" of action) and use these tips to refine your use of it.

Is opening your story in medias res compatible with the Three-Act Structure? The secret is in understanding how the First Act functions.

In many ways, the New Normal World of a story's Resolution is what successfully completes the context of the entire story.

The Underworld of a Story's Third Act is symbolically important for creating powerful and realistic change with your characters and plot.

Writers can use the metaphoric Adventure World of a story's Second Act to better understand this crucial part of story structure.

Authors need to understand the four "worlds" represented within a story's structure, the first of which is the Normal World of the First Act.

Mentioned: - Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody – https://amzn.to/3xf7TFV - The Anatomy of Story by John Truby - https://amzn.to/3wwAzLE - Dan Wells' 7 Point Plot Structure - https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/story-structure/seven-point-story-structure/ - Structuring Your Novel by K.M. Weiland - https://amzn.to/3Mc5pjD - The Creative Penn podcast - https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/ - Storyist writing software - https://storyist.com/ - Scrivener - https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview - Notion software - https://notion.so - ClickUp project management software - http://clickup.com - My author publication DB video & template - https://lpenelope.com/2020/08/manage-your-published-book-details-with-notion/ - Asana project management software - https://asana.com/ - "Second Brain" - a good, very short overview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBOHUBTsvHk - BB Edit - text editor - https://asana.com/ - Google Keep - https://keep.google.com     The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Examines the role of the antagonist in the second half of a story's structure--the Second Pinch Point through the Resolution.

Mentioned:  - Structuring Your Novel by K.M. Weiland - https://amzn.to/3Mc5pjD - Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody – https://amzn.to/3xf7TFV - Agents vs. attorneys - https://kriswrites.com/2022/04/27/business-musings-attorneys/ - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - Moonknight The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

The major plot beats in a story are interwoven with the protagonist's journey. But what is the role of the antagonist in story structure?

Here are six important considerations to keep in mind when amping up your story's most important scenes--its set-piece scenes.

Learn how archetypes and story structure mirror each other in any individual book and can be used to further strengthen your story.

Here are a five important questions you, as a writer of fiction, can ask yourself to help you in making story structure your own.

There's nothing incorrect in using confrontation to create conflict in fiction. But to understand conflict as only confrontation is too narrow a definition.

In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss the heartbreak of the querying process; the power imbalance between agents and authors; giving agents an idea of whether your novel is commercial or literary fiction; picking your comps and inciting incident; and avoiding two heroes' journeys in one query. Bianca also challenges Carly to name her nemeses. We all talk and disagree A LOT about Mare of Easttown, and we take more of your questions. After which, Bianca chats with Hannah Mary McKinnon, bestselling author of You Will Remember Me, about plotting, outlining and structuring your novel; skeleton drafts; the 16 beat structure; layering your novel during edits; and choosing POV. 

This week's best thing: SONG OF BLOOD & STONE makes TIME Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time  Featured Podcast: Tea & Strumpets - https://www.romancepod.com/ Structuring Your Novel by  K. M. Weiland - https://amzn.to/3j9IRAG Screenwriting Tips for Authors by Alexandra Sokoloff - https://amzn.to/37k7us8 Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/2H52gps Super Structure: The Key to Unleashing the Power of Story by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/3jcpEy9 How To Create A Plot Outline In 8 Easy Steps (Dramatica theory) https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/plot-outline.html The Good Lord Bird on Showtime   The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Setting up the normal world in your novel? How much time should be allotted before the inciting incident? Is there a word count minimum of setting up your main character’s normal world? I mention K.M. Weiland’s Structuring Your Novel in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message

Hooks. They are usually the first opening lines in your manuscript. It’s also your readers’ third impression of you as an author after your cover and blurb. What do you do? K.M. Weiland’s Structuring Your Novel is mentioned in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message

Today we have a special crossover event between The Indie Film Hustle Podcast and The Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. Since I’m the host of both podcasts I thought it would be fun and educational to do these kinds of episodes every once in a while. Today’s guest is best selling author K.M. Weiland, the author of Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author’s Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development.K.M. Weiland lives in make-believe worlds, talks to imaginary friends, and survives primarily on chocolate truffles and espresso. She is the IPPY, NIEA, and Lyra Award-winning and internationally published author of the acclaimed writing guides Outlining Your Novel, Structuring Your Novel, and Creating Character Arcs, as well as Jane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic, the historical/dieselpunk adventure Storming, the portal fantasy Dreamlander, the medieval epic Behold the Dawn, and the western A Man Called Outlaw. When she’s not making things up, she’s busy mentoring other authors on her award-winning website Helping Writers Become Authors.We dig in deep on plot, story structure and of course character arcs. Enjoy my conversation with K.M. Weiland.

In Part Two of this file the multiple award-winning, internationally published author, podcaster, and writing coach, K.M. Weiland, stopped by the show to chat with me about Helping Writers Become Authors, balancing creativity and logic, and beating writer’s block. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! As an award-winning author of acclaimed writing guides — including standouts Outlining Your Novel, Structuring Your Novel, and Creating Character Arcs — Ms. Weiland uses part of her writing day helping mentor authors via her online writer’s community. Her website Helping Writers Become Authors has collected many accolades, including Writer’s Digest “Best Websites for Writers” multiple years running, and nurtures a community of scribes dedicated to helping “… show you how to write your best story — change your life — and astound the world.” In addition to developing an app for writers, her weekly podcast, and steady social media presence, Katie also somehow finds time to write and self-publish both historical and speculative fiction. If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. If you missed the first half you can find it right here. In Part Two of this file K.M. Weiland and I discuss: Her love of Scrivener for taking notes, organizing, and outlining her books How writers can combat “internet brain” Why tapping into your subconscious is vital for writers How to manage your creative energy Why writers need tap into their “rascal spirits” Listen to The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience below ... Download MP3 Subscribe by RSS Subscribe in iTunes The Show Notes If you’re ready to see for yourself why over 201,344 website owners trust StudioPress — the industry standard for premium WordPress themes and plugins — just go to StudioPress.com Toby Lyles, podcast editor and wizard at TwentyFourSound.com How Award-Winning Author & Educator K.M. Weiland Writes: Part One KMWeiland.com HelpingWritersBecomeAuthors.com K.M. Weiland on Amazon Helping Writers Become Authors Podcast – K.M. Weiland Novel Finding: Reading Literary Fiction Improves Empathy K.M. Weiland on Facebook K.M. Weiland on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter

The multiple award-winning, internationally published author, podcaster, and writing coach, K.M. Weiland, stopped by the show to chat with me about Helping Writers Become Authors, balancing creativity and logic, and beating writer’s block. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! As an award-winning author of acclaimed writing guides including standouts Outlining Your Novel, Structuring Your Novel, and Creating Character Arcs Ms. Weiland uses part of her writing day to help mentor authors via her online writer’s community. Her website Helping Writers Become Authors has collected many accolades, including Writer’s Digest “Best Websites for Writers” multiple years running, and nurtures a community of scribes dedicated to helping “… show you how to write your best story — change your life — and astound the world.” In addition to developing an app for writers, her weekly podcast, and steady social media presence, Katie also somehow finds time to write and self-publish both historical and speculative fiction. If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In Part One of this file K.M. Weiland and I discuss: How sharing her writing journey launched her career as both an author and educator What writers need to remember about the intersection of business and art Why if you’re going to be a writer … you have to read How her routine helps her easily shift gears from fiction to non-fiction On Conquering Writer’s Block and Summoning Inspiration Listen to The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience below ... Download MP3 Subscribe by RSS Subscribe in iTunes The Show Notes If you’re ready to see for yourself why over 201,344 website owners trust StudioPress — the industry standard for premium WordPress themes and plugins — just go to StudioPress.com How Award-Winning Author & Educator K.M. Weiland Writes: Part Two KMWeiland.com HelpingWritersBecomeAuthors.com K.M. Weiland on Amazon Helping Writers Become Authors Podcast – K.M. Weiland Outlining Your Novel Workbook Computer Program Copyblogger.com K.M. Weiland on Facebook K.M. Weiland on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter

This week on the podcast we're thrilled to have historical/speculative author and all-around writing guru, K.M. Weiland. We covered a lot of ground in both episodes, so it's well worth a listen! A good deal of our first podcast revolves around Katie's new book, Storming, which I (Liberty) highly recommend. It's a great introduction to the dieselpunk subgenre, and besides that, a very enjoyable read. Katie discusses why she set the story in her hometown, and how fun it was to dig into her town's history. She also talks about some of her story research, which revolves heavily around barnstorming and the absolutely insane stunts people pulled back in the day when barnstorming was popular. She gives some examples, which I think stunned all three of us. Perhaps it will surprise you as well. In the second podcast, we discuss Katie's extensive outlining and editing processes. If you've never had a chance to read Outlining Your Novel or Structuring Your Novel, you're in for an eye-opening interview. When we say it's extensive...well, let's just say that we were only able to hit the highlights of her process. There's a reason why it takes three years for her to put out a new novel! Katie also shares a bit about her overall marketing strategy, and how to set your writing as a priority. Both pieces are very informative and thought-provoking. As always, we have a lot of laughs, talk about fandoms and superheroes, and wander off-topic a bit. Thanks so much to K.M. Weiland for joining us! We hope she'll be back in the future. Links to things discussed: K.M. Weiland Helping Writers Become AuthorsStorming Outlining Your Novel Timothy Zahn - Thrawn TrilogyI, Jedi by Michael A. Stackpole Orson Scott Card Charles Dickens Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin Series ChristianWriters.com Realm Makers NaNoWriMo The Creative Penn

This week on the podcast we're thrilled to have historical/speculative author and all-around writing guru, K.M. Weiland. We covered a lot of ground in both episodes, so it's well worth a listen! A good deal of our first podcast revolves around Katie's new book, Storming, which I (Liberty) highly recommend. It's a great introduction to the dieselpunk subgenre, and besides that, a very enjoyable read. Katie discusses why she set the story in her hometown, and how fun it was to dig into her town's history. She also talks about some of her story research, which revolves heavily around barnstorming and the absolutely insane stunts people pulled back in the day when barnstorming was popular. She gives some examples, which I think stunned all three of us. Perhaps it will surprise you as well. In the second podcast, we discuss Katie's extensive outlining and editing processes. If you've never had a chance to read Outlining Your Novel or Structuring Your Novel, you're in for an eye-opening interview. When we say it's extensive...well, let's just say that we were only able to hit the highlights of her process. There's a reason why it takes three years for her to put out a new novel! Katie also shares a bit about her overall marketing strategy, and how to set your writing as a priority. Both pieces are very informative and thought-provoking. As always, we have a lot of laughs, talk about fandoms and superheroes, and wander off-topic a bit. Thanks so much to K.M. Weiland for joining us! We hope she'll be back in the future. Links to things discussed: K.M. Weiland Helping Writers Become AuthorsStorming Outlining Your Novel Timothy Zahn - Thrawn TrilogyI, Jedi by Michael A. Stackpole Orson Scott Card Charles Dickens Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin Series ChristianWriters.com Realm Makers NaNoWriMo The Creative Penn

Did you know a full understanding of the Key Event, its role in story structure, and its timing will help you write stronger First Plot Points?

One of the stickiest questions any writer is likely to face is: What's the difference between a reactive protagonist and a passive protagonist?

When your story's Midpoint properly facilitates the all-important shift in the middle of your story, your conflict is sure to progress in a powerful way.

The Climactic Moment is the reason your story is even being told in the first place. Needless to say, it's pretty important you get it right. Find out how!

What are pinch points? Of all the important moments in your story, they are most likely to be neglected. But they're crucial to your story structure.

The trouble with identifying the Inciting Event is that the term is applied rather wildly to half a dozen different moments in the story. Which is right?

Today, I'm excited to put an end to the guessing about the "Big Secret" and unveil a new resource for authors. The official Story Structure Database.