Helping Writers Become Authors

K.M. Weiland is an award-winning story coach who thinks deeply about narrative structure, and her podcast is one of the best places to absorb that thinking. Helping Writers Become Authors goes further into story theory than most writing shows dare. Weiland regularly tackles concepts like four-act structure versus three-act, circular narrative shapes, the cosmology of story, and how character personality drives arc choices. She is the kind of teacher who makes you rethink books you thought you already understood. Her presentation style is clear and methodical. She builds arguments step by step, illustrating each point with examples from well-known novels and films. The show airs weekly and has accumulated over 720 episodes with a 4.8-star rating from more than 1,000 reviewers. Listeners frequently mention her accessible communication style, which is notable because the topics can get quite sophisticated. Recent episodes have explored the role of wonder in contemporary fiction, second act structure, and how career evolution affects an author's creative output. This is less of a how-to podcast and more of a why-it-works podcast. If you want to understand the mechanics underneath great storytelling rather than just follow templates, Weiland is your guide. She also maintains an extensive blog that pairs well with the audio content.