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 The classic debate for writers is between the Pantsers and the Planners. Pantsers are so-called because they write by the seat of their pants – making it…

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 Next…

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 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. Nevertheless, this week we’re…

Episode 223: Ceremonies, Events, and Rituals – Built in Stakes

On March 25th, Kasie was in Texas so we presented this pre-recorded show building on the built-in-stakes of sports. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Built-in drama: Family Rituals & Life Milestones Agenda Rituals, ceremonies, and gatherings are fun for fiction writers because even the stupidest things can boil over. We looked…

Episode 222: Get in the Game Pt 2

On March 18th, Kasie and rex continued the conversation about the built-in drama caused by sports in stories. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Built-in Stakes: Sports in Fiction Part 2 Agenda Last week we worked on sports Part 1 – we knew it would have enough for a part 2 so…