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 We’re…
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 What is a plot twist? What are some classic (famous) plot twists? Why don’t you see it coming? Why don’t you feel tricked by it? How to write a plot…
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 The Little Dramas that make Big tension Choices your protagonist can make in the moment The role of rituals…
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 Classic sports films The types of stakes sports add (continued) Sports as primary and sub plot Link to the podcast….
Episode 221: Get in the Game
On March 11, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on sports stories and their natural drama as devices for your fiction. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Built-in Stakes: Sports in Fiction Agenda Classic sports novels The types of stakes sports add How to write a sports plot Link to the podcast. Last…
