Helping Writers Become Authors

Welcome back to our journey through the Enneagram types for writers. Last week, we talked about how the complexities of the Enneagram provide valuable insights that can enhance self-awareness and...

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/enneagram-types-for-writers-exploring-your-strengths-and-weaknesses-part-2-of-2/

The writer’s journey is a quest that transcends the mere act of stringing words together. It is a profound exploration of the self. When navigating the landscapes of our minds, personality tool...

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/enneagram-types-as-writers/

From KMW: On the one hand, deciding how to build a character arc is pretty simple: the character changes, the end. On the other hand, building a character arc can often seem monumentally overwhel...

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/7-growth-milestones-to-build-a-character-arc/

Story settings serve as the backdrop, providing a tangible environment in which characters interact and events unfold. Most settings are realistic and straightforward, providing physical attribut...

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-use-symbolic-and-archetypal-settings-in-your-story/

Welcome to this week’s post, which is a continuation of what we talked about in last month’s video when we started a checklist of important elements to consider for your story’s beginning. ...

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/checklist-for-beginning-your-story-plot-considerations/

Note From KMW: Earlier this year, I received an email from Bret Wieseler, requesting, “I would love to see a post about writers with ADHD. If you’ve never struggled with it yourself, maybe yo...

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writers-with-adhd/

Beyond mere backdrop, story settings are what allow authors to orchestrate meaningful connections among characters. Settings should serve as more than just scenery. They should provide characters...

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-choose-story-settings/

Storytelling is a mystical crucible. Just as the ancient alchemists sought the transformation of base metals into gold, writers strive for the metamorphosis of their characters’ inner selves th...

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/alchemy-of-character-arc/

Hello, everyone, and welcome! Today, we’re going to be talking about beginnings and specifically about how to introduce your characters in the beginning of your story, how to hook readers with ...

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/beginning-your-story-introducing-your-characters/

Get ready, because I’ve got something exciting to share with you! This winter, I’ve been working on a new resource for all of you. I’ve been diving once again into the world of archetypes, ...

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/shadow-archetypes-course/