Episode 330: The 2026 Writing Plan … path? expectations? goals?

On January 3, 2026, Kasie and Rex took on Goal Setting for Writers in the New Year. Here are the show notes: Topic: New Year’s Resolutions Agenda: Segment 1 Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions for your writing life? What’s the purpose of it and why should we do it? There are ancient origins…

Episode 328: Fools, Clowns, Comic Relief

On December 13, 2025, Kasie and Rex revisited the comic relief character. Here are the show notes: Topic: Comic Relief Agenda: Segment 1 It’s been a while since we covered the dozen uses for the Fool (Episode 181) so there are some new notes and updated links for it but the concept remains. Per Gemini…

Episode 327: RetCon, what is it good for?

On November 29, 2025, Kasie and Rex took on RetCon or Retroactive Continuity. Here are the show notes: Topic: Retroactive Continuity Agenda: Segment 1 What is Retroactive Continuity?  Retroactive continuity (often called retcon) is a storytelling device used in fiction when authors or creators deliberately change, add to, or contradict facts that were previously established…

Episode 326: Catalysts and Decision Makers

Listen to the Podcast October 25, 2025 Theme for the day Characters Need Agency Agenda Segment 1 The last time we did this topic was way back in 2021 here’s the link to Episode 130. We think maybe we’ve learned something since then. Born out of the “be mean to your characters” necessity, “what could…