Episode 215: Getting More Depth out of Fear

On January 21, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on those creeping fears that doom characters. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Month: Characters’ Fears and Flaws Agenda Why a character needs fears Realistic examples of fears How to not beat us over the head with fears How to write characters that…

Episode 214: Rankin Must Die

On January 14th, Kasie and Rex broke down the purpose for and inevitability behind some characters’ deaths. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Month: Characters Who Have to Die Agenda How you know this one has to go The many purposes of a character’s death Ways to hide the inevitable death…

Episode 213: Characters are not people

On January 6, 2023, Kasie and Rex kicked off Character Month with a discussion on character types and some tools you can use to sketch yours out. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Month Kickoff: Characters are NOT people Agenda Four main character types Some key questions to ask about each…

Episode 212: Your 2022 Write On SC Wrapped

On December 31, 2022, Kasie and Rex were live in the studio rehashing the year and preparing for 2023. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Best of 2022 Agenda Topics List Interviews & Guests Top Tips & Best Advice Goals for 2023 We have never done a last-day-of-the-year show so consider this…

Episode 211: Traditional (Christmas) Story Arcs

On December 24, 2022, Kasie and Rex continued the Story Arc journey with traditional arcs specifically Christmas story examples. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Plot structure: Traditional Arcs & Christmas Stories Agenda Plot Structure Traditional Arc  Christmas Stories as examples How to do it We have a special guest in the…