Episode 67: Pre-Writing and NaNoWriMo

On November 2, Kasie and Rex worked on the NaNoWriMo thing. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day NaNoWriMo, Brainstorming, Pre-Writing and “The Frenzy”  Agenda Reminders about upcoming events and news NaNoWriMo basics PreWriting & Brainstorming Link to the podcast Segment 1 This weekend is the South Carolina Writers’ Association’s Fall Retreat in…

Episode 66: Writer Marketing Toolbox – Trailers and Short Films

On October 23, Kasie and Rex welcomed Thaddeus Jones into the studio. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Alternate Marketing for your Book Agenda Thad Jones and filming book trailers How does multi-media content help you sell? Book trailers are more or less popular now, but why? Segment 1 Thad and Fanatik Productions…

Episode 65: The Horror Genre Episode

On October 19, we took on Horror as a genre. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day What You Need to Know about Horror (as a genre) Agenda Horror 101 – definitions, etc. Familiar tropes, traditions, and other expected things in horror novels Film vs. Novel and the continuity or lackthereof  Segment 1…

Episode 64: Name Your Characters

On October 12, Kasie and Rex talked about how they came up with names for their characters and some classic techniques. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Naming Characters and Using Real People in Fake Stories Agenda Character Names – A History Where do names come from? What are some risks to…

Episode 62: Poetry as Social Activism

On September 28, Kasie and Rex invited local poet John Starino into the studio. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Poetry as Social Activism  Agenda Get to know John Starino The Utah Phillips opportunity Poetry for Social Good The poetry underground here in Columbia Segment 1 John Starino and I first met…