Listen to the podcast On January 24, 2026, Kasie and Rex took on plot devices. Here are the show notes: Topic: Plot Devices Agenda: Quick catch up What are plot devices How do they work How to do it Segments 1 & 2 So last week Hollie joined us to talk about motifs which turned…
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Episode 305: What’s in a Name?
Listen to the podcast On March 29, 2025, we celebrated Kasie Day in Cayce, S.C. and to get read for it took on the topic of naming characters for the show. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day What’s in a Name Agenda Quick Catch Up Naming Characters Do’s and Don’ts Segment 1…
Episode 286: Vampires of Folklore
listen to the podcast On October 26, 2024, Kasie and Rex took on the folklore vampires, and contrasted them with modern versions. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Vampires Agenda Quick Catch Up What we already know about vampires Deviations and variations How to write a good vampire Segment 1 We’re back…
Episode 234: Full Series Creation Part 2
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…
Episode 231: Writing in Existing Lore Part 2
On May 20th, Kasie and Rex looked at the rest of the list of creature lore with mermaids and fairies, etc. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Writing in Existing Lore Part 2 Agenda What is “lore”? Mermaids Fairies Other types How to write an original story in existing lore Link to…
