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 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 week as we take…

Episode 180: It’s All Been Done Before

On March 26, 2022, Kasie and Rex took on Christopher Booker’s 7 Basic Plots. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day The Seven Basic Plots Agenda What are the 7 Basic Plots? Deeper Dive on one or two How to write the one (or two) we focus on Segment 1 The South Carolina…

Episode 138: Story Structure – Why it Matters and How to Choose

On March 20th, Kasie and Rex took on the structure of the novel. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Story Structure: Why it matters & How to choose Agenda Structure is scaffolding Basic structures available to you Structure vs. form How to choose and why to experiment Link to podcast Segment 1…

Episode 81: Foreshadowing

On February 8, 2020, Kasie and Rex took on the topic of foreshadowing with a little help from an internet full of resources. Here are the show notes: Theme for the Day: Foreshadowing Agenda What is foreshadowing How to do it in your own work What not to do News in the S.C. Writer Universe…

Episode 22: Stuck in the Middle

On December 8, 2018, we worked through part 2 of the 3-part structure of the story series. Here are the show notes: Introductions Dr. Kasie Whitener, Clemson Road Creative, fiction writer Rex Hurst, English Instructor, fiction writer Theme for the day Stuck in the Middle Agenda Who we are and why we’re here The topic…