On July 12, 2025, Kasie and Rex finally did an episode dedicated to dialogue. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Dialogue Agenda Quick catch-up Dialogue Dos and Don’ts How to write great dialogue Segment 1 We have kind of edged around dialogue, talking about its role in implacture (episode 314) and exposition…
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Episode 316: No, Dad, I’m Giving Up Your Dream (the coming of age story)
On June 28, 2025, Kasie and Rex took on Coming of Age stories (including cheesy teen movies, Kasie’s favorite film genre). Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Coming of Age Stories Agenda Quick catch-up What is the coming of age story? Examples of good and bad How to write a coming of…
Episode 315: The Idiot Plot
On June 21, 2025 Kasie and Rex took on the “idiot” plot. Rex did the notes, Kasie just copy/pasted them. Here they are: Theme for the day The Idiot Plot Agenda Quick catch-up What is the Idiot Plot? How to know it when you see it How to avoid it Segment 1 The Idiot Plot…
Episode 314: Implicature
On June 14, 2025, Kasie and Rex took on what’s being implied. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Implicature Agenda Quick catch-up What is implicature? Who uses it? How to use it Segment 1 So the definition is: “the action of implying a meaning beyond the literal sense of what is explicitly…
Episode 313: Revisiting Sequels
Episode 312 was May 31, 2025 and included Rex interviewing teen writer Lexi. Unfortunately, he didn’t prepare any show notes. When the podcast is ready, the link will be found here. On June 6, 2025, Kasie and Rex were reunited to respond to Karate Kid: Legends and other sequels which seem to be Hollywood’s go…
