Episode 193: The best of times. The Worst of times. Classic.

On July 23, 2022, Kasie and Rex continued their travel through literary devices with juxtaposition and flashbacks. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Flashback and Juxtaposition Agenda Link to the podcast Segment 1 Last week we continued our work with literary devices working on themes and their workhorses: symbolism and motifs. This…

Episode 192: But what does it MEAN?

On July 16, 2022, Kasie and Rex continued the discussion on theme, symbolism, and motifs. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Themes, Symbols, and Motifs Agenda Link to the podcast Segment 1 Last week we continued our work with literary devices begun in Episode 190: Dogs at the Poker Table wherein we…

Episode 186: Backstory Essentials

On May 14th, Kasie and Rex revisited a favorite subject: exposition, this time with the specific lean toward development of a character through the details you leave out. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Backstory: the character side of exposition Agenda Link to the podcast Segment 1 Two weeks ago, we did…

Episode 184: Are you guilty of lazy writing?

On April 30, 2022, Kasie and Rex took on those classic writing class no-nos. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Cliches, idioms, and other wordly short-cuts Agenda Link to the podcast Segment 1/2 There are a few kinds of literary short cuts and usually your English teacher just called it lazy writing….

Episode 183: What’s next?

On April 23rd, Kasie and Rex brainstormed activities for the summer months and some more show topics. Here are the notes: Theme for the day Summer Plans Agenda Link to the podcast Segment 1/2 Tuesday night is Words & Wine at Badd Boys Cafe. Featured author is Raegan Teller, mystery novelist and authorpreneur. She’s a…