On September 30, 2023, Kasie and Rex were live in Columbia taking on the topic of primary and secondary conflict in stories. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Central and Adjacent Conflicts Agenda Update on HorrorCON and Storyfest What is central conflict? What are adjacent conflicts? How to write good conflicts Listen…
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Episode 243: Besties and Kissyfaces – Side Characters Take Center Stage
On September 2, 2023, Kasie and Rex continued character study with the best friend and love interest roles in the story. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Best friends and Love interests: supporting characters take center stage Agenda Role of the best friend, FAQs Role of the love interest, FAQs How to…
Episode 242: I’m the Bad Guy. Duh.
On August 19th, Kasie and Rex finished the discussion started last week about antagonists. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day What makes a good antagonist? Agenda Character types Antagonist must-haves How to write a good antagonist like to podcast Section 1/2 Does the antagonist always have to lose? (link) What about the…
Episode 241: You are the ‘Bad Guy’ but that doesn’t mean you are a bad guy
On August 12, 2023, Kasie and Rex continued character month with a study of antagonists. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day What makes a good antagonist? Agenda Character types Antagonist must-haves How to write a good antagonist Segment 1 First, Kasie finally got around to that whole cache of recordings and put…
Episode 240: Writing the Main Character
On August 5, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on the Protagonist as a role in the story. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day What makes a good main character? Agenda Character types Main Character must-haves How to write one a good main character Segment 1 Last month we jumped around a bit…
