Helping Writers Become Authors Podcast
1) The Emotional Toll on Writers in the Modern Landscape (And Why So Many Are Burning Out)
Many writers are struggling with burnout in today's creative landscape—but the cause isn't always personal habits. In this episode, I explore why writer burnout sometimes has less to do with storytell...Show More
2) S18:E07: Internal Conflict vs. External Conflict: The Shift From Projection to Agency in Character Arc
Most stories frame conflict as something happening "out there"—a villain to defeat, an obstacle to overcome, or a problem to solve. But the most powerful character arcs aren't really about defeating t...Show More
3) S18:E6: 9 Tips for How to Write Dark Stories Responsibly (And Make Hope Feel Earned)
What does it really mean to write dark stories responsibly—and how can you make sure hope feels resonant? In this episode, we explore the craft principles behind balancing darkness and meaning in fict...Show More
4) S18:E05: Embodied Writing: How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Story
Are you writing from your head—or from your body? In this episode, we're exploring embodied writing and why so many stories lose emotional depth when we over-intellectualize the creative process. Craf...Show More
5) S18:E04: The Four-Act Structure and the Circular Shape of Story
When we talk about story structure, we usually jump straight to acts, beats, and turning points. But beneath all of that is a deeper question: what is the shape of story itself? In this episode, I exp...Show More
6) S18:E3: Story as Cosmology: A Framework for Meaning
What does it mean to think of story as cosmology? In this episode, I explore story not as entertainment or belief, but as a deeper framework for meaning—one that helps humans understand change, transf...Show More
7) S18:E02: Why Writers Need a Sense of Wonder in Fiction More Than Ever
We're living in a storytelling moment deeply fascinated by darkness—and for good reason. Stories have always helped us metabolize fear, trauma, and moral failure. But darkness is not meant to be the d...Show More
8) S18:E01: How My Writing Career Evolved in 2025—and the Author Business I'm Building for 2026
In this episode, I'm looking back on how my writing career evolved in 2025—a milestone year marked by turning forty, rediscovering my teaching voice, and stepping into a deeper vision for my work. I e...Show More
9) S17:E29: The Best Books I Read in 2025: My Top Fiction and Nonfiction Picks
It's that time again—my annual roundup of the best books I read this year! In this episode, I'm sharing the top 10 reads that made my 2025 unforgettablem, from romantasy and magical realism that were ...Show More
S17:E29: The Best Books I Read in 2025: My Top Fiction and Nonfiction Picks
10:06 | Dec 15th, 2025
10) S17:E28: Reflections on Turning 40 (+40 Things You Might Not Know About Me)
Today, I'm turning forty and taking a quiet moment to reflect on the decade that brought me here. My thirties were a season of transformation, challenge, and deep awakening. They changed me utterly, t...Show More
S17:E28: Reflections on Turning 40 (+40 Things You Might Not Know About Me)
23:53 | Nov 10th, 2025