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K.M. Weiland

Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!

Helping Writers Become Authors

Why All Stories Are Myth (and How They Transform the Psyche)
 
What if every story you’ve ever loved—whether it’s Spirited Away, The Lord of the Rings, or Pride & Prejudice—wasn’t just entertainment or even “realistic” fiction, but myth in disguise? In this week’s episode of the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast, we explore the mythic foundation of narrative and why all stories are myth at their core.
 
Together, we’ll look at how archetypal story structure emerges across cultures and genres, why every character in a tale can be seen as an aspect of the psyche, and how archetypal character arcs—from the Hero’s Journey to the Maiden, Queen, King, Crone, and Mage—offer writers a timeless blueprint for building powerful, resonant fiction.
 
When you understand story as mythic storytelling—as a dream of the unconscious, a symbolic map of initiation and transformation—you begin to see how narrative has always been about more than plot. Story is the theater of the self. It’s how writers and readers alike experience growth, healing, and the deeper truths of being human.
 
Join me as we step into the mystery of mythic storytelling and discover how these ancient patterns can transform not just your stories, but your writing life.

S17:E22: Why All Stories Are Myth—and How They Transform Us

Feeling bored at the movies? Learn what's happened to modern storytelling and what it will take to restore the magic and emotional impact.

S17:E21: What's Happened to Modern Storytelling? (+ 6 Ways Storytelling Can Find Its Soul Again)

Here's how writers can apply the five conflict management styles to create richer, more realistic character conflicts in your fiction.

S17:E20: Writing Better Character Conflicts With the 5 Conflict Management Styles

Discover the 5 types of scene endings—Yes, No, No But, and No And—and why one of them might be weakening your story’s momentum.

S17:E19: The 5 Types of Scene Endings Every Writer Must Master

If writers don't consume stories with intention, who will? Here are 7 mindful habits to read more intentionally and get more from stories.

S17:E18: 7 Ways to Watch and Read More Intentionally

What makes a bad story? The answer may surprise you. Here's what really makes a story fail—and how to fix it.

S17:E17: What Makes a Story "Bad"? A Guide to Why Your Narrative Isn't Working

Intentional storytelling means making creative choices with purpose. Here’s why that matters more than ever in an AI-driven content world.

S17:E16: Why Intentional Storytelling Matters in an Era of AI and Algorithm-Driven Content

Discover how to honor your character's history while crafting different character arcs for the same character in new stories.

S17:E15: How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 2 of 2)

Discover systems that can help you write different character arcs for the same character in your series. Keep stories interesting and unique!

S17:E14: How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 1 of 2)

Discover the connection between archetypal arcs and Enneagram insights for transformative storytelling and character growth.

S17:E13: Crafting Archetypal Arcs With Enneagram Insights

Learn how to seamlessly transition out of big set pieces in your story. Discover practical tips for scene structure and transitions.

S16:E19: Scene Structure and Transitions in Big Scenes

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