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 191: Choose Your Weapon
On July 9, 2022, Kasie and Rex picked up where they’d left off with literary devices. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Literary Devices Until We Run Out of Time Agenda What are literary devices? SCWA’s Annual Conference is open for registration The long list of literary devices until we run out…
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 185: Multimedia Storytelling with Dr. Thaddeus Jones
On May 7, 2022, Kasie and Rex welcome Dr. Thaddeus Jones into the studio. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Multimedia Storytelling Agenda Thaddeus Jones is here – Dr. Jones in the house! Horror stories are our jam What’s next for S.C. storytellers? Link to the podcast Segment 1 First! This upcoming…
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…
