Episode 228: Where does the story come from?

On April 29, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on adaptations and origin stories in episode 1 of what will likely be a two-fer. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Origin Stories Agenda Link to the podcast. We’ve done plot twists, internet grab bag, outlines, and subplots so far this month. We’ve been…

Episode 227: Subplot Basics

On April 22, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on subplots: the types, uses, and instructions thereof. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Subplots Agenda Link to the podcast. We’ve done plot twists, internet grab bag, and outlines so far this month. We’ve been all over the map. And the madness continues this…

Episode 226: Grow Up! Aging into Planner-hood

On April 15, 2023, Rex and Kasie took on the effort of outlining your novel. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Becoming a Planner Agenda Link to the podcast. The classic debate for writers is between the Pantsers and the Planners. Pantsers are so-called because they write by the seat of their…

Episode 225: Internet Grab Bag Spring Break edition

On April 8, 2023, Kasie and Rex went to the #wschat Tweet Chat transcript for some internet-asks. We follow the #WritingCommunity hashtag and respond to writers all over the world. This episode answers some of those questions. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Internet Grab Bag: You Ask, We Answer Agenda Link…

Episode 224: Trickeration

On April 1, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on the plot twist. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Trickeration: The Twist Agenda Link to the podcast. Last month we looked at built-in stakes in everything from sports to family reunions. We left unexplored things like addictions and phobias as natural stakes-building devices….