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New Writing Class: Alchemizing Plot, Character, & Theme for Powerful Fiction
Truly resonant stories give us the feeling that nothing about them is accidental. The plot, character arc, theme, symbolism, and even the setting all belong to the same deeper pattern. Everything connects. This is what I’ll be exploring in my Story School class Alchemizing Plot, Character, and Theme, which originally premiered during last year’s WorldShift […]
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https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/plot-character-theme-powerful-fiction/#Characters #StructuringYourNovel #Theme #characterarcs #characters
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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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https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/ego-driven-vs-soul-driven-character-arcs/#Characters #characterarcs #dharmicarc #karmicarc #structuringyournovel
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Kishōtenketsu Story Structure: What It Is, How It Works, and How It Compares to Western Plotting
Note From KMW: In recent years, one of the questions I’ve been asked most often is whether I’ll write more about Eastern story structure—particularly how it compares to the Western Monomyth and the structural beats I tend to teach. In fact, when I ran my reader survey last year, exploring Kishōtenketsu was one of the […]
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The Four-Act Structure and the Circular Shape of Story
When writers start talking about story structure, usually the first things people think of are beats, turning points, and acts. But underneath all of that is a more fundamental question: What is the shape of story itself? Is story fundamentally linear, moving from beginning to middle to end—or does a different pattern emerge? This question […]
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https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/four-act-structure-shape-of-story/#Podcast #StructuringYourNovel #WritingInspiration #WritingLife #fouractstructure
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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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https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/mirror-moment-in-fiction/#StructuringYourNovel #midpoint #mirrormoment #structuringyournovel
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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/#Podcast #StructuringYourNovel #plotpoints #plottingyournovel #scenestructure
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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/#Podcast #StructuringYourNovel #midpoint #momentoftruth #secondact
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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/#Podcast #StructuringYourNovel #liethecharacterbelieves #midpoint #mirrormoment
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Structuring Your Novel Workbook: Second Edition Launch + Freewrite Wordrunner Giveaway
When I first wrote Structuring Your Novel over a decade ago, I didn’t know it would become one of my most beloved books—helping almost 100,000 writers find clarity and confidence in their storytelling. Hearing from writers…
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The 5 Types of Scene Endings Every Writer Must Master
There’s nothing quite like a scene that ends with a bang—or at least a purposeful beat that pulls readers deeper into the story. A well-crafted scene ending doesn’t just wrap things up, it launches momentum into the next scene, tightens your pacing, and deepens the…
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/types-of-scene-endings/#Podcast #StructuringYourNovel #chapterendings #scenebreaks #sceneendings
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The 5 Types of Scene Endings Every Writer Must Master
There’s nothing quite like a scene that ends with a bang—or at least a purposeful beat that pulls readers deeper into the story. A well-crafted scene ending doesn’t just wrap things up, it launches momentum into the next scene, tightens your pacing, and deepens the…
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/types-of-scene-endings/#Podcast #StructuringYourNovel #chapterendings #scenebreaks #sceneendings
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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/#Characters #Podcast #characterarcs #characters #structuringyournovel
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Now on Audio! Next Level Plot Structure
Today, I’m thrilled to announce Next Level Plot Structure is now available on audio! I’ve heard from so many of you who were hoping for an audiobook from the very beginning—as soon as the print and digital versions launched last summer. Big thanks for…
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/next-level-plot-structure-audiobook/#PlottingYourNovel #StructuringYourNovel #audiobook #nextlevelplotstructure #plottingyournovel
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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…
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/four-stages-of-knowing-in-character-arcs/#Characters #Podcast #StructuringYourNovel #characterarcs #characters
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