On May 13, 2023, Kasie and Rex took on the idea of ‘lore’ and writing characters out of existing rules. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Writing in Existing Lore Agenda What is “lore”? Werewolves Vampires How to write an original story in existing lore Link to the podcast. Segment 1 Last…
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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 Adaptations & other origins of stories Link to the podcast. We’ve done plot twists, internet grab bag, outlines, and subplots…
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 What is a subplot? Does your book need them? How to write a subplot Link to the podcast. We’ve done plot twists, internet grab bag, and outlines so…
Episode 226: Grow Up! Aging into Planner-hood
On April 15, 2023, Rex and Kasie took on the effort of outlining your novel. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Becoming a Planner Agenda What is a planner? What are some best practices for outlining? Do outlines make it easier to write? How? How to develop a novel outline Link to…
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 What is a plot twist? What are some classic (famous) plot twists? Why don’t you see it coming? Why don’t you feel tricked by it? How to write a plot…
