Episode 84: Tense Density – When did the story happen?

On February 29, 2020, Kasie and Rex took on the “tense” conversation around choosing where in time the story happens. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day: The Right “Tense” Agenda What is “tense” in storytelling How does “tense” change the impact of the story How to choose the right tense for your…

Episode 82: Prologues are like traffic cones

On February 15, 2020, Kasie was in Charlotte signing books so we recorded the show early. Here are the notes: Topic: To Prologue or Not to Prologue Agenda: What is a prologue? Benefits and Drawbacks of Prologues Types of prologues How to write a prologue How to decide if you need one? Segment 1 You…

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 77: Chekov’s Gun

On January 11, 2020, Kasie and Rex took on the idea of Chekov’s Gun (ever detail included must matter). Here are the show notes: Theme for the day: Chekov’s Gun Agenda What is Chekov’s Gun? Why be a rule follower? News in the S.C. Writerverse Link to podcast Segment 1 What is Chekov’s gun? Per…

Episode 76: 2020 Goals and a visit with Alexa Bigwarfe of Kat Biggie Press

On January 4, 2020, Kasie welcomed Alexa Bigwarfe, author, publisher, and writing coach at Write Publish Sell and Kat Biggie Press. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day: New Year’s Writing Resolutions  Agenda Goal setting basics for writers Word count vs Time writing Submissions and Queries News in the S.C. Writerverse Get to know…