On May 13, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on the idea of ‘lore’ and writing characters out of existing rules. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Writing in Existing Lore Agenda What is “lore”? Werewolves Vampires How to write an original story in existing lore Link to the podcast. Segment 1 Last…
Episode 229: Character Origin Stories
On May 6, Kasie and Rex continued the conversation on “origins” (see last weeks adaptations show) with a discussion about character origin stories. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Origin Stories Agenda Origin stories as they relate to characters and exposition How to write an origin story Link to the podcast….
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 Adaptations & other origins of stories Link to the podcast. We’ve done plot twists, internet grab bag, outlines, and subplots…
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 What is a subplot? Does your book need them? How to write a subplot Link to the podcast. We’ve done plot twists, internet grab bag, and outlines so…
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 What is a planner? What are some best practices for outlining? Do outlines make it easier to write? How? How to develop a novel outline Link to…
