Episode 151: It Goeth Before the Fall

On July 10, 2021, Kasie and Rex started a series on the Seven Deadly Sins. 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 introduction Focus on the first Link to the podcast Segment 1 This summer we’re…

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 135: Motivated by Survival

On February 27th, Kasie and Rex Theme for the day Character Motivation: Survival Agenda Character Motivation Series What we mean by “Survival” as a motivation Link to podcast Segment 1 We can start with this blog that uses GRAILS as an acronym for character motivation. How clever is that: G — Greed R — Revenge…

Episode 134: Motivated by Greed

On February 20, Kasie and Rex continued the Character Motivation series with an episode on greed, avarice, and ambition. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Motivation: Ambition, Greed, & Avarice Agenda Character Motivation Series Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic motivation (review) How to write a character driven by ambition, greed, or avarice Link…

Episode 133: Motivated by Forgiveness

On February 13th, we continued our trek through character motivation by talking about forgiveness, atonement, and redemption. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Motivation: Forgiveness, Atonement, Redemption Agenda Character Motivation Series Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic motivation (review) How to write a character seeking forgiveness Link to podcast Segment 1 But first, housekeeping:…