On June 17, 2023, Kasie and Rex welcomed back Catherine Peace for a continued conversation around series writing. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Writing a Full Series Part 2 with Special Guest Catherine Peace Agenda Key elements of a successful series Should you plan and write a series? How to write…
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Episode 229: Character Origin Stories
On May 6, Kasie and Rex continued the conversation on “origins” (see last weeks adaptations show) with a discussion about character origin stories. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Origin Stories Agenda Origin stories as they relate to characters and exposition How to write an origin story Link to the podcast….
Episode 227: Subplot Basics
On April 22, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on subplots: the types, uses, and instructions thereof. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Subplots Agenda What is a subplot? Does your book need them? How to write a subplot Link to the podcast. We’ve done plot twists, internet grab bag, and outlines so…
Episode 216: Adding Dimension to the Story with Character Flaws
On Jan 21, our Fears & Flaws episode got so side tracked by fears, we decided to table the “flaws” half to next week. So here are the show notes for our Jan 28th episode. Agenda Why a character needs flaws Realistic examples of flaws How to not beat us over the head with flaws…
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…
