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New Writing Class: What Happens After the Positive Change Arc?

Today, I want to share something new with you… This year, I’m starting a Story School! For years, I’ve taught story primarily through blog posts and books. But there are some topics I’ve been wanting to explore that need the kind of focused attention that allows us to go deeper. So this year, I’ll be […]
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The Mirror Moment in Fiction: A Midpoint Method for Plotters and Pantsers

Note From KMW: One of the first writing teachers I remember learning from was James Scott Bell. When I started religiously reading the Writer’s Digest magazine as a young writer, Jim’s regular column always spoke to me. He had a knack for naming high-concept ideas in a way that always felt accessible and practicable. Years […]
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5 Ways to Keep the Story Moving Between the Big Moments

Many writers discover that connecting the plot points of a story is far harder than identifying them. It’s easy enough to name the big turning points on a beat sheet, but when you sit down to write the pages that bridge those landmarks, the story can…
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/connect-plot-points-keep-story-moving/

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The Real Purpose of the Second Act (And Why You Can’t Skip It)

Note From KMW: Before we dive in, I wanted to share that I’m part of this year’s 2025 Novel Writing Tools StoryBundle. This is a limited-time collection of 13 books for writers covering craft, business, mindset, and more. You can grab my book Creating Character Arcs…
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/real-purpose-of-second-act/

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“Who Am I?” The Midpoint as Self-Recognition in Story Structure

Note From KMW: The winner of the giveaway for the Freewrite Word Runner keyboard will be announced to my mailing list (and on Instagram) later today. Stay tuned! *** “Who am I?” is the question that echoes beneath every character arc. At…
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/midpoint-story-structure-self-recognition/

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

One of the most exciting challenges in storytelling is writing characters who grow over time—not just within a single story, but across several. Whether you’re working on a series or revisiting a familiar…
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-write-different-character-arcs-for-the-same-character-part-2-of-2/

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

Great character arcs are built on transformation, and one of the most powerful frameworks for understanding this journey is the four stages of knowing in character arcs. These stages map a character’s growth through initiation to enlightenment to…
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