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!
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Welcome to The Prologue, with author coach, Arielle Hadfield. You've got an idea for a story. Now it's time to get it on paper. The writing world can be a strange and scary place, but you don't have to face it alone. In this podcast, Arielle guides authors through all the steps of writing a book. This includes how to take a simple idea and transform it into an entire story with complete characters and a compelling plot, editing strategies, and mindfulness skills to help break through writer' ...
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Murder Investigation for Crime Writers with Steve Keogh: Tips to help crime fiction authors write authentic stories
Steve Keogh
A podcast for crime writers who value authenticity in their stories. In each episode, former detective inspector, Steve Keogh, talks through his experiences as a murder investigator, shedding light on a world that few get to see. If you are a crime writer, who wants to understand how murders are really investigated, this is the podcast for you.
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Uncover the power of the Midpoint in storytelling. Explore how this pivotal moment in the Second Act changes the paradigm of the story.由K.M. Weiland
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Discover how to tackle the first half of the Second Act in your story with confidence. Learn valuable tips on structure and character.由K.M. Weiland
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Craft immersive stories by writing strong themes that resonate. Explore how to create narratives that connect with readers on a deeper level.由K.M. Weiland
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Uncover the power of the First Plot Point in storytelling. Learn how this seismic shift sets the stage for escalating tension and conflict.由K.M. Weiland
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Master the art of crafting a captivating Inciting Event in your story. Explore its significance and discover techniques to make it impactful.由K.M. Weiland
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Just a quick message to say I won't be putting out any more podcasts. Thank you to all of you who have listened to them over the last few months and good luck on your writing journey.由Steve Keogh
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In this episode, Steve speaks with detective turned author, Graham Bartlett. You can find out all about Graham and the books he has published, via hi website https://policeadvisor.co.uk/由Steve Keogh
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Understand the importance of the First Act in story structure. Learn how the Hook, Inciting Event, and First Plot Point set up the plot.由K.M. Weiland
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For this episode, former Scotland Yard detective inspector, Steve Keogh, looks at Season 27, episode 1 of Silent Witness to look at how authentic the programme is and how things are really done. You can learn more about all of Steve's work at https://stevekeogh.com/ and find out about the two books Steve has published and his TV series, Secrets of …
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Learn how the Hook grabs readers from the very first page with an irresistible question that piques their curiosity and keeps them reading.由K.M. Weiland
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For this episode, former Scotland Yard detective inspector, Steve Keogh, explains how investigations get to court and what to expect during the trial. You can learn more about all of Steve's work at https://stevekeogh.com/ and find out about the two books Steve has published and his TV series, Secrets of a Murder Detective.…
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Uncover why story structure is important. Learn how understanding story structure can help you create resonating and seamless narratives.由K.M. Weiland
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10: Tell Me: What role do forensic scientists play in murder investigations - with Ray Fysh
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In this episode, former Scotland Yard detective inspector, Steve Keogh, interviews Ray Fysh, a former forensic scientist and now a successful author. The role of forensic science is crucial in murder investigations. Ray explains how he became a forensic scientist, the work it entails, and recounts some real-life murders he helped investigate. His b…
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Discover the keys to effective plot structure with two new books for writers from K.M. Weiland. Build a strong foundation for your stories!由K.M. Weiland
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For this episode, former Scotland Yard detective inspector, Steve Keogh explores the question, why do people kill? His answer is simpler than you may think. If you enjoy these podcasts, you may wish to join the online community at https://steve-keogh.thinkific.com/pages/landing-page where you can meet and talk with fellow authors, take part in regu…
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Discover the secrets of the Lie the Character Believes. Explore the impact of this crucial storytelling element.由K.M. Weiland
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For this episode, former Scotland Yard detective inspector, Steve Keogh, asked his police contacts, what annoys you most in crime fiction. Here he gives you the top ten answers, and explains how each would be in reality. If you enjoy these podcasts, you may wish to join the online community at https://steve-keogh.thinkific.com/pages/landing-page wh…
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Learn effective strategies for juggling life and writing, including ways to maintain creative focus amid distractions.由K.M. Weiland
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07: Tell me: Why is the crime scene manager crucial to murder investigations? with former CSM Andrew Langley
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In this episode, former Scotland Yard detective inspector, Steve Keogh, interviews Andrew Langley, a former crime scene manager with the Metropolitan Police. The role of CSM is crucial in murder investigations. Andrew explains how he became a CSM, the work it entails, and recounts some real-life murders he helped investigate. If you enjoy these pod…
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Learn how to seamlessly transition out of big set pieces in your story. Discover practical tips for scene structure and transitions.由K.M. Weiland
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In this episode, former Scotland Yard detective inspector, Steve Keogh, explains how murder detectives interview suspects, plus gives some techniques he employed during his career. If you enjoy these podcasts, you may wish to join the online community at https://steve-keogh.thinkific.com/pages/landing-page where you can meet and talk with fellow au…
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Fiction Watch is where former murder detective, Steve Keogh, examines episodes of TV crime fiction to see how what is portrayed, compares to how things are done in the real world. He then judges them on their authenticity, rating them as good, bad or ridiculous. In this episode, Steve looks at Luther, the BBC drama starring Idris Elba. If you enjoy…
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Discover effective strategies for writing the parts you don't like and maintaining creative flow through elements that trigger resistance.由K.M. Weiland
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Have you ever wondered how cadaver dogs work and train? in the first episode of Tell Me About, former detective inspector, Steve Keogh is joined by former police-dog handler, Dave Smith. During his career, Dave was partnered with police dog Kelly, a cadaver dog.. In this episode, Dave explains how the work they did was conducted, how Kelly was trai…
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In this episode, former Scotland Yard detective inspector, Steve Keogh, explains the procedures detectives go through at the scene of a murder. If you enjoy these podcasts, you may wish to join the online community at https://steve-keogh.thinkific.com/pages/landing-page where you can meet and talk with fellow authors, take part in regular Q&As with…
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Former detective inspector, Steve Keogh, shares 10 mistakes killers make that leads to them being caught. If you enjoy these podcasts, you may wish to join the online community at https://steve-keogh.thinkific.com/pages/landing-page where you can meet and talk with fellow authors, take part in regular Q&As with Steve Keogh and make use of the onlin…
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In this episode, former Scotland Yard detective inspector, Steve Keogh, explains what it is like being a murder detective. He explains his journey there, plus the challenges and rewards of the role. If you enjoy these podcasts, you may wish to join the online community at https://steve-keogh.thinkific.com/pages/landing-page where you can meet and t…
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Learn how to troubleshoot your story's ending and craft a compelling climax. Tips on character arcs and themes for a satisfying conclusion.由K.M. Weiland
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Unlock the power of self-awareness in your writing journey with the Enneagram types for writers. Learn strengths and weaknesses of Types 5-9.由K.M. Weiland
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This is the trailer episode for Murder Investigation For Crime Writers. Your host, former detective inspector Steve Keogh, previews the upcoming episodes. This is a podcast dedicated to helping authors who believe authenticity is important for them and their readers. It is the first podcast to sed light on how murders are investigated in the UK, wi…
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Discover Enneagram types for writers and how they can enhance your understanding of yourself and your craft. Types 1-4 in this episode.由K.M. Weiland
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Unleash archetypal settings in your stories. Discover how symbolic and archetypal settings elevate narratives and resonate with readers.由K.M. Weiland
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Start off right with this checklist for beginning your story. Grab your readers' attention and keep them engaged by establishing the plot.由K.M. Weiland
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