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Blog postWhat happens after the happily ever after? This is a question we often ask but seldom explore. As discussed in previous weeks, the two archetypal character arcs that begin the cycle of six “life arcs” are the Maiden and the Hero. Together, they account for a great majority of the archetypal stories we read and view, and together they act to resolve the protagonist’s initiation into adulthood—which often ends “happily” with the protagonist’s re-integration into a meaningful position of work an
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Blog postAh, the hero. Heroic stories are so important and so prevalent throughout the history of storytelling that the word “hero” itself has become all but synonymous with that of “protagonist.” That the Hero Arc is in fact but one of many important archetypal character arcs does not lessen its importance within the cycle.
The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler (affiliate link)
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Blog postThe First Act of the human experience—roughly the first thirty years—may be thought of as a period of Initiation. It is a period of integrating the parts of one’s self. In many ways, it is a period in which the overarching, symbolic antagonist may be thought of as Fear. We use the arcs of this […]
The post Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 2: The Maiden Arc appeared first on Helping Writers Become Authors.
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Blog postArchetypal stories are stories that transcend themselves. Archetypes speak to something larger. They are archetypal exactly because they are too large. They are larger than life. They are impossible—but ring with probability. They utilize a seeming representation of the finite as a mirror through which to glimpse infinitude. Despite their almost numinous quality, archetypes are […]
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Blog postAll art is necessarily both reflective and generative of the human experience. And in that way, all art both reflects and generates archetype. Some stories do this more simply and obviously than others. Those stories that we recognize as myth or fable are most blatantly archetypal. But even hyper-realistic stories—when they are well done—offer up to us the archetypal truths of humanity. Or as chef Mario Batali says:
If it works, it is true.
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Blog postStory has been our constant companion throughout the journey of human existence. Why is that? Modern audiences are inundated and entranced by advanced storytelling. But stories have been with us from as far back as we can remember. Is it because they entertain us? Is it because they inform us? Because they distract us? Yes, […]
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Blog postDrama presents something of an interesting conundrum. On the one hand, drama is the essence of story. Without it and its inherent dissonance, conflict, and stakes, there really isn’t much to a story. As writers and readers, we love drama. The irony is that, in real life, we recognize drama is often inherently destructive. “Drama queen,” “spare […]
The post 3 Character Arcs in the Karpman Drama Triangle appeared first on Helping Writers Become Authors.
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Blog postOne of the most essential steps you’ll ever take when preparing for your book launch and starting your career as a serious author is your email subscription list. Having a good, strong, dependable email list of actively engaged subscribers is crucial to your success as a writer and your book’s success. And as daunting as […]
The post How to Start, Build, and Grow Your Email List appeared first on Helping Writers Become Authors.
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Blog postHappy New Year! For me, the turning of the year is certainly a time of examining habits, renewing intentions, and creating plans. But more than setting goals for the coming year, I prefer to think about the lessons I have learned from the year that has passed. In my experience, goals all but just happen […]
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Blog postThere’s a great quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson that I love:
I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.
And so each year’s tally of books read make up my year as well. I’m always excited to look back and remember what I’ve read and how it’s shaped me.
Not surprisingly, 2020 was a pretty chaotic reading year for me. Only 37 books read, which might be an all-time low. Mostly this is because I spent nearly as muc -
Blog postToday, I am officially launching my fifth novel Wayfarer. Hooray!
If you’ve been following along on my journey with this book for the last several years, then you’ll recognize it as the one I keep referring to as my “historical superhero” novel. Set in 1820 London, it’s something I also like to cheekily think of as “Spider-Man meets Charles Dickens.” Turns out there’s actually a super-niche genre for this (which I had no idea about until I started researching keywords and categor -
Blog postAh, my first desk. I suppose I feel about it like most teenage boys feel about their first cars.
Recently, I was digging through old family photo albums (you know, the non-digitized kind) in search of something I wanted for my upcoming course How to Write Amazing Character Arcs. While in the midst of all those Fujifilm artifacts of my childhood, I stumbled on a snapshot my mom had taken of me at my very first desk. (Aww! How cute!)
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Blog postNeed something new to read?
I just finished first-round edits on my historical superhero work-in-progress Wayfarer, but it will be awhile before it comes out and I can share it with you.
In the meantime, I thought I’d point you toward some of my favorite authors. As a writer, I’m always trying to write the kind of story I would love to read. If you enjoy what I write, then you may just enjoy what I like to read as well.
Here are my top 5 recommendations:
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Blog postLast week, I finished off my first round of edits on my historical superhero work-in-progress Wayfarer. This book has been a wild roller coaster for the last couple of years I’ve been outlining and writing it. It was a tough one to write, mainly for personal reasons, but I had so much fun editing it.
As many of you will remember this is my “Spider-Man meets Charles Dickens” novel (not literally, that’s just the flavor of the story).
It’s about a country lad in 1820 E -
Blog postWhat has my attention this week? Book: Shadow Heart by J. L. Lyon I was lucky enough to have my dieselpunk aviation-adventure Storming nommed for the Realm Makers’ Christian speculative fiction award. Naturally, I had to take a look at some of the other books that were nominated. This one was up for the sci-fi category (Storming is in fantasy). It’s the third in the trilogy, and I haven’t read the previous two books, but the opening chapter is great: strong, vibrant six-year-o
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Blog postAs you may know if you’ve watched any of my videos, my bookcase is my go-to background for photos and videos. A few weeks ago, when I posted its pic in the background of my successful editing celebration (below), someone asked for a bookshelf tour.
Request granted!
The Bookshelf First off, the bookshelf itself. When my siblings and I graduated high school, my parents gave us each a comparatively “big” gift. Since it was landmark moment in life, I wanted something that I would -
Blog postWhat has my attention this week? Book: The Princes of Ireland by Edward Rutherford Edward Rutherford’s London was my top fiction read of 2015. It was a tour de force of a historical ride, interweaving multiple stories over the course of England’s legendary history. It was the book that finally helped me get my head around the geography of London. Naturally, I’ve been eager to see what Rutherford could teach me about other places. A friend lent me the first of two volumes
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Blog postThere are fans of my fiction and there are fans of my fiction. If you’re one of the latter, then this exclusive Super Reader group is just for you! You guys are why I do what I do, and I want to create a special “street team” group that will give you early access to my upcoming fiction, as well as exclusive giveaways and the opportunity to influence my future books!
Here’s what’s involved in being a Super Reader:
Whenever I have a new novel coming out, Super Readers will be -
Blog postWhat has my attention this week? Book: Perchance to Dream by Lisa Mantchev The major con of this book can be summed up in one word: manic. The pacing and the plot feel like they’re on a Japanese bullet train. But the prose and the imagery is beyond stunning. The protag’s romantic triangle is a bit annoying and undeveloped, but I’ll be reading on to the third book in the Theatre Illuminata series just for more of the word candy. And the fairies.
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Blog post(Okay, first off: I know it’s supposed to be Throwback Thursday, but, hey, it works!)
For no reason in particular, I happen to be reading a lot about Scotland right now. As I’ve chronicled in recent “6 Things” posts, two books named Scotland happened to be lined up side by side on my shelf. I’m about a third of the way into the massive 700+ pages of the second, which means I’ve spent the week reading about William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and the Scottish Wars for Independ
Books By K. M. Weiland
Outlining Your Novel Workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises for Planning Your Best Book (Helping Writers Become Authors 2)
Nov 15, 2014
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K.M. Weiland
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5 Secrets of Story Structure: How to Write a Novel That Stands Out (Helping Writers Become Authors Book 6)
Feb 4, 2016
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