On May 23, 2020, Kasie and Rex took on the topic of dialogue. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Say it with Dialogue Agenda Why is dialogue so hard? What are the best uses of dialogue? What should you absolutely not do with dialogue? How to do a good job with dialogue?…
Episode 95: Childish Copy Catting or Learning and Marketing Gold?
On May 16, 2020, Kasie and Rex discussed fanfiction (fanfic) and its impact and usefulness to the writing craft. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Fan Fiction: Childish Copy Catting or Learning and Marketing Gold? Agenda What is Fan Fiction? Why do authors hate it? What good can it do for our…
Episode 94: Great Beginnings
On May 9, 2020, Kasie and Rex revisited the topic “beginnings” from last summer’s Short Story Basics series. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Great Beginnings Agenda Page 1 In Media Res Connecting to the rest of the work Link to the podcast Segment 1 So last week I complained about a…
Episode 93: Reviews, Stars, & Thumbs Up
On May 2, 2020, Kasie and Rex took on the Amazon reviews debate. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Reviews, Stars, and Thumbs-Ups Agenda The value of a review The abuse of the review system Stop propping up bad books Link to the podcast Segment 1 I left my first 1 star…
Episode 92: This is the end.
On April 25, 2020, Kasie and Rex talked endings. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day This is the End Agenda Have you ever found yourself just writing with no clear destination? Begin with the end in mind Types of endings with strengths and weaknesses Link to the podcast Segment 1 In nonfiction…
