Episode 227: Subplot Basics

On April 22, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on subplots: the types, uses, and instructions thereof. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Subplots Agenda Link to the podcast. We’ve done plot twists, internet grab bag, and outlines so far this month. We’ve been all over the map. And the madness continues this…

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 221: Get in the Game

On March 11, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on sports stories and their natural drama as devices for your fiction. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Built-in Stakes: Sports in Fiction Agenda Link to the podcast. Last week we worked on legal thrillers, legal courtroom dramas, the kinds of stories that have…