On December 3rd, Kasie and Rex were back in the studio taking on plot structure as a methodology for understanding and crafting a story. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Plot structure: Man in the Hole Agenda Can you believe we’ve never done plot structure? Basic types Focus on Man in the…
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Episode 207: Revising for Tension in Every Scene
On November 19th Kasie and Rex take on tension (again) and segue into the revision-by-scene process. Kasie went to Clemson so this episode was recorded on the 17th. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Tension in Scenes: Revising each scene to make sure it meets expectations Agenda We did it again Why…
Episode 206: What’s Not Being Said and other kinds of tension
On November 12, 2022, Kasie and Rex took on the topic of tension in the book and the scene. Types, reasons, and how to. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day How to Create Tension in Scenes Agenda Can you believe we’ve never done tension? Why your story needs it Different types of…
Episode 205: Let the Killing Begin
On October 29, 2022, Kasie and Rex revisited one of their favorite topics: horror, or how to write scary stories. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Macabre, creepy, scary, horrifying Agenda Flash at the Bar Levels of fright Required elements in scary stories How to build tension / creep people out So…
Episode 204: The Real Reason We’re Here
On October 22, 2022 we played a show recorded 10/18/2022 all about jobs and networking and a little side-debate about education. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Agenda What other jobs have you had besides writing? How does networking work? Your short list to prep for networking opportunities in your writerly life…
