On June 13, 2020, Kasie and Rex took on the topic of genre and why it matters. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day How to Research Your Genre Agenda What is genre and why does it matter? How to find yours and make your presence known Research techniques for breaking into and/or…
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Episode 98: Sidekick, Battle buddy, best mate
On June 6, 2020, Kasie and Rex took on the topic of Sidekicks, bet friends, and battle buddies. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day The Lancer: Battle Buddy, Sidekick, Best Mate Agenda Patreon is how you say you Love.This.Show. What is the Lancer? Why do heroes (protagonists of all sizes) need a…
Episode 86: Epidemic, Pandemic, Outbreak – disease & disaster in literature
On March 14th Kasie and Rex decided to talk pandemic. As in literary representations of panic and disease. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Epidemic, Pandemic, Outbreak: Disease in Literature Agenda Disease as a device Books that have used epidemics How to add one to your novel Link to the podcast Segment…
Episode 84: Tense Density – When did the story happen?
On February 29, 2020, Kasie and Rex took on the “tense” conversation around choosing where in time the story happens. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day: The Right “Tense” Agenda What is “tense” in storytelling How does “tense” change the impact of the story How to choose the right tense for your…
Episode 83: Who’s Story is this Anyway?
On February 22, 2020, Kasie and Rex took on the Point of View question again. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day What is POV and why does it matter? Agenda All Stories have a Narrator Strengths and weaknesses of each Questions to ask before deciding Segment 1 We covered this twice before….
