Episode 169: The Moral Descent

On December 18, 2021, Kasie and Rex took on the descending character arc. Lots of criminals in this episode. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Arcs — the moral descent Agenda Character Arc review The moral descent as a compelling arc How to plot and write a moral descent character arc…

Episode 168: The Moral Ascent Arc

On December 4, 2021, Kasie and Rex continued their critical elements lessons for NaNoWriMo’ers with a deeper dive into the moral ascent character arc. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Arcs — the moral ascent Agenda Character Arc review Does your book have to have one? History of the moral ascent…

Episode 165: Required Elements – Character Arcs

On November 6, 2021 Kasie and Rex took on character arcs and how a protagonist’s journey is the reason we tell stories in the first place. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Arcs Agenda SCWA Upcoming events and goings-on What is a Character Arc? Does your book have to have one?…

Episode 153: Rage-Filled Beast Monsters

Theme for the day(s) The Seven Deadly Sins – Wrath Agenda Summer project update SCWA Upcoming events and goings-on The 7 Deadly Sins recap Wrath as a character trait, motivation, and antagonizing force Link to the podcast Segment 1 This summer we’re working on serialization projects. You can review the show where we covered the…

Episode 152: Insatiable

On July 17th, Kasie and Rex took on “greed” in the 7 Deadly Sins series. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day(s) The Seven Deadly Sins Agenda Summer project update SCWA Upcoming events and goings-on The 7 Deadly Sins series Greed as a character trait Segment 1 This summer we’re working on serialization…