Episode 147: The virgin, the whore, and the madwoman

Theme for the day(s) The Virgin, the Whore, and the Madwoman: Female stereotypes in fiction Agenda This summer’s work Virgin, Whore, or Madwoman? Do these stereotypes still exist? How to avoid it? Link to the podcast Segment 1 So in June we’re going to be giving you some Independent Bookstore names, locations, and other fun…

Episode 146: White Writers, Diverse Characters

On June 5th, Kasie and Rex took on the topic of writing characters outside of their own white, hetero experience. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day(s) Diversity, inclusivity, and writing outside of your own experience Agenda Indie Bookstore Mention SCWA upcoming events Writing People of Color (POC) characters How to do it…

Episode 145: Death in Fiction

On May 29th, Kasie and Rex were back in the studio to talk about how and when to kill a character and what that death should look like. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day(s) Death in Fiction Agenda Who dies When and how Writing an uncliched scene How to do it Link…

Episode 144: Writers & Taboos

On May 15th, Kasie and Rex took on the topic of taboo subjects in literature. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day(s) Taboo Topics in Literature Agenda What it means to be taboo History of taboo-ness in writing The purpose and benefits of taboo topics in literature How to do it Link to…

Episode 143: Stay Tuned! Serialization Unpacked

After two failed attempts, on May 8th, Kasie and Rex were finally able to take on Serialization as a strategy for getting your work out there. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day(s) Publish-as-You-Go: Serialization is making a comeback Agenda Great SCWA Conference last weekend, here are some highlights Vella from Amazon and…