Episode 282: Faking it for NaNoWriMo? When and How to use AI

Listen to the podcast On September 7, 2024, Kasie flew solo and followed up on an article in this week’s Morning Brew about NaNoWriMo not rejected AI-generated manuscripts. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day When and How to use AI Agenda Quick Catch Up – flying solo! Taking calls! Morning Brew news…

Episode 246: NaNoWriMo Boot Camp Part 2

On October 28, 2023, Kasie and Rex continued prep for National Novel Writing Month. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day NaNoWriMo Boot Camp: Ducks. Rows. Got it. Agenda Four days from now … What should you be doing? How can you track progress? Is NaNoWriMo a waste of time or a good…

Episode 245: NaNoWriMo Boot Camp Part 1

On October 20th, Kasie and Rex started gearing up for another try at NaNoWriMo. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day NaNoWriMo Boot Camp: Planners and Pantsers Agenda What is NaNoWriMo and should you do it? What are Pantsers? What are Planners? Which is better and what does the category say about you?…

Episode 167: Get the Ending Right

On November 27, 2021, Kasie and Rex continued their NaNoWriMo instructions with this final session on the end of the novel. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Happily Ever After and other denouement concerns Agenda What makes a good climax scene How to come down after the most important scene in the…

Episode 165: Required Elements – Character Arcs

On November 6, 2021 Kasie and Rex took on character arcs and how a protagonist’s journey is the reason we tell stories in the first place. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Arcs Agenda SCWA Upcoming events and goings-on What is a Character Arc? Does your book have to have one?…