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 Do you even know you’re using literary devices? SCWA’s Annual Conference is open for registration Themes, symbols, motifs Link to the podcast Segment 1 Last week…
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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 How do you generate backstory material? How much backstory is too…
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 What are “shortcuts” in writing? When are they good? When are they bad? Link to the podcast Segment 1/2 There are a few kinds of…
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 What Authors typically do with their time Seasonal impact – Summer is a time for … Commitments we’re making for the summer Link to the podcast Segment…
Episode 182: Tech Nerd or Savvy Author?
On April 16, 2022, Kasie and Rex were back on the air live to talk about the various technologies available to help writers create, publish, and sell their stories. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Technology for Writers Agenda Technology that is being used Technology that should be used Technology we need…
