Episode 256: The Ubiquitous 3 Act Structure (thanks, Aristotle)

On February 17, 2024, Kasie and Rex revisited the 3 Act Structure plot design with a new resource. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day The 3-Act Plot Agenda Quick Catch Up Last week we talked about basic outlines What is the 3-act structure Listen to the podcast Segment 1 So last week…

Episode 255: Plot Arcs Revisited

On February 10, 2024, Kasie and Rex revived Plot Arcs for a series. Here are the show: Theme for the day Plot Arc Basics  Agenda Quick Catch Up Plot Arc Basics When do you organize your plot arc? And how? Listen to the podcast Segments 1 & 2 It’s been more than a year since…

Episode 253: To Make or Not to Remake

On January 27, 2024, Kasie and Rex took on the Hollywood reboot fever. What stories are worth retelling? Here are the show notes: January 26, 2024 Theme for the day Re-Boots that Ought Not to Be Agenda Quick Catch Up So there’s gonna be a new Road House Why does Hollywood rework/remake the same stories?…

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 248: Protagonist and Antagonist in the Horror Genre

On December 2, Kasie and Rex were joined in the studio by horror writer Nick Roberts. Here are the show notes: “The beating heart of the horror genre is the knowledge that bad things can happen to good people.” Welcome to special guest, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts is a native West Virginian and a graduate…