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 What is a subplot? Does your book need them? How to write a subplot Link to the podcast. We’ve done plot twists, internet grab bag, and outlines so…

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 What is a planner? What are some best practices for outlining? Do outlines make it easier to write? How? How to develop a novel outline Link to…

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 What is a plot twist? What are some classic (famous) plot twists? Why don’t you see it coming? Why don’t you feel tricked by it? How to write a plot…

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 Classic sports films The types of stakes sports add (continued) Sports as primary and sub plot Link to the podcast….

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 Classic sports novels The types of stakes sports add How to write a sports plot Link to the podcast. Last…