Episode 238: Turn Left to Go Right

On July 22, 2023, Kasie and Rex revisited the mentor character, this time to discuss specifically the relationship between them. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Mentor-Apprentice Relationships in fiction Agenda Link to Podcast Segment 1 So last week we did time travel and I have to confess, it was a LOT…

Episode 237: Timeless or Expired?

On July 15, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on time travel as a storytelling choice. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Time Travel Novels Agenda Link to Podcast Segment 1 Rex is back from vacay. Renewed, refreshed, ready to hit the ground running? But he didn’t have a topic idea so I…

Episode 234: Full Series Creation Part 2

On June 17, 2023, Kasie and Rex welcomed back Catherine Peace for a continued conversation around series writing. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Writing a Full Series Part 2 with Special Guest Catherine Peace Agenda Link to the podcast. Segment 1 We had Catherine Peace with us last week to talk…

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…

Episode 215: Getting More Depth out of Fear

On January 21, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on those creeping fears that doom characters. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Character Month: Characters’ Fears and Flaws Agenda We’ve been working on characters this month, first with the basic types and then with the characters who have to die – which, by…