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…

Episode 91: The Gritty Reboot

On April 18, 2020, Kasie and rex took on the topic of reboots, specifically the gritty kind.  Theme for the day Gritty Re-Boots  Agenda What is a “gritty reboot”? Why are they so popular? Are they fan fiction? Link to the podcast Segment 1 I took this topic to #wschat on Tuesday because I didn’t…