Episode 268: What the heck is happening? Non-Linear Storytelling

Listen to the podcast here On May 18, 2024, Kasie and Rex took on mixed-up storytelling. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Non-Linear Storytelling Agenda Segments 1 & 2 We’ve seen non-linear storytelling sometimes without knowing it. This article does a great job explaining what linear stories are: In a linear narrative…

Episode 267: The Secrets Our Characters Keep

Listen to the podcast here On May 10, 2024, Kasie and rex took on the art of crafting good secrets for your MC and the lies they’re willing to believe. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Secrets Your Characters Keep Agenda Segment 1 We once did an episode on the character’s core…

Episode 266: May the fourth be with you

On May 4, 2024, we took the opportunity to celebrate all things Star Wars with special guest, Hollie Whitener. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day May the Fourth Be With You Agenda Listen to the podcast Have we ever done a show on May the 4th? Yes. Way back in 2019 we…

Episode 265: Internet Grab Bag Final Exams Version

On April 27, 2024, Kasie and Rex went to the X (twitter) for #WritingCommunity tweets and answered them on the air. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Internet Grab Bag Agenda Segments 1-4 It’s the end of the term for me (Kasie) and so that time of year when I’m ruing the…

Episode 262: Off to a Great Start

On March 30, 2024, Kasie and Rex revisited the beginning of the story. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Get the Opening Right Agenda listen to the podcast Segment 1/2 It’s been a couple of years since we dealt with first lines and opening pages and in our revision efforts, we only…