Episode 226: Grow Up! Aging into Planner-hood

On April 15, 2023, Rex and Kasie took on the effort of outlining your novel. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Becoming a Planner Agenda Link to the podcast. The classic debate for writers is between the Pantsers and the Planners. Pantsers are so-called because they write by the seat of their…

Episode 224: Trickeration

On April 1, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on the plot twist. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Trickeration: The Twist Agenda Link to the podcast. Last month we looked at built-in stakes in everything from sports to family reunions. We left unexplored things like addictions and phobias as natural stakes-building devices….

Episode 222: Get in the Game Pt 2

On March 18th, Kasie and rex continued the conversation about the built-in drama caused by sports in stories. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Built-in Stakes: Sports in Fiction Part 2 Agenda Link to the podcast. Last week we worked on sports Part 1 – we knew it would have enough for…

Episode 220: The Appeal of a Legal Thriller

On February 25, 2023, Kasie and Rex jumped in on the #MurduaghMurderMania with their take on legal thrillers. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day The Appeal of the Legal Thriller Agenda Link to the podcast. South Carolina is embroiled in a dramatic legal thriller right now. The Murdaugh trial, if you’re living…

Episode 218: The Last Flaw

On February 11th, Kasie and Rex stuck with the flaws conversation for one more round. Here are the show notes: Agenda: Character flaws: minor, major, and fatal How they manifest in the story Tips and tricks for not making them trite So what are actual flaws? These are limitations or weaknesses that the character might…