On July 1, Kasie was joined by Dr. Anna Courie, a good friend and author who agreed to try out the 7 Basic Plots conversation. So what are the 7 basic plots? Here are the show notes: July 1, 2023 Theme for the day Dr. Anna Courie and the 7 Basic Plots Agenda Link to…
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Episode 228: Where does the story come from?
On April 29, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on adaptations and origin stories in episode 1 of what will likely be a two-fer. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Origin Stories Agenda Link to the podcast. We’ve done plot twists, internet grab bag, outlines, and subplots so far this month. We’ve been…
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 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…
