Episode 214: Rankin Must Die

On January 14th, Kasie and Rex broke down the purpose for and inevitability behind some characters’ deaths. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Month: Characters Who Have to Die Agenda Link to the podcast. Last week we talked about basic character types: antagonist, protagonist, the confidante or best friend, and the…

Episode 213: Characters are not people

On January 6, 2023, Kasie and Rex kicked off Character Month with a discussion on character types and some tools you can use to sketch yours out. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Month Kickoff: Characters are NOT people Agenda Link to the podcast. So we did a run of plot-structure…

Episode 211: Traditional (Christmas) Story Arcs

On December 24, 2022, Kasie and Rex continued the Story Arc journey with traditional arcs specifically Christmas story examples. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Plot structure: Traditional Arcs & Christmas Stories Agenda We have a special guest in the studio with us today, a patron of the show and visitor from…

Episode 210: The Early Climax

On December 17, Kasie and Rex finished the Freytag’s Pyramid discussion begun the week before. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Plot structure: Freytag’s Pyramid Part 2 Agenda How much fun was our Holiday Party? We really appreciated the readers – Lis Anna-Langston, Walter Curry, Bonnie Stanard, AJ Brown, Phil Lenski, Paula…

Episode 209: Where and When to Climax

On December 10, 2022, Kasie and Rex continued the plot structure journey with Freytag’s pyramid which some writers criticize for climaxing too soon. Seriously. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Plot structure: Freytag’s Pyramid Agenda Are you coming to our Holiday Party? It’s Wednesday, December 14th at 6 p.m. at The Aristocrat…