On July 22, 2023, Kasie and Rex revisited the mentor character, this time to discuss specifically the relationship between them. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Mentor-Apprentice Relationships in fiction Agenda Link to Podcast Segment 1 So last week we did time travel and I have to confess, it was a LOT…
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Episode 236: The 7 Basic Plots Revisited with Dr. Anna Courie
On July 1, Kasie was joined by Dr. Anna Courie, a good friend and author who agreed to try out the 7 Basic Plots conversation. So what are the 7 basic plots? Here are the show notes: July 1, 2023 Theme for the day Dr. Anna Courie and the 7 Basic Plots Agenda Link to…
Episode 178: The Gender-Centric Version
On March 12, 2022, Kasie and Rex continued discussion of the heroine’s journey with the gender-specific version of the structure. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day The Heroine’s Journey Part 2: It IS about gender Agenda Carriger’s Heroine’s Journey Unfinished Points A second model for the heroine’s journey – focused on the…
Episode 176: How You Know You’re Writing a Hero’s Journey (and what to do about it)
On February 26, 2022, Kasie and Rex revived the Hero’s Journey topic from the depths of the Write On SC vault. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day The Hero’s Journey Review Agenda We’re back! Live again after 2 weeks not The Hero’s Journey basic elements Should you write a Hero’s Journey? Link…
Episode 73: Fairytales Retold
On December 14, Kasie and Rex were live again with this take on fresh takes on old stories. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Retelling the Fairytales Agenda What’s the appeal of the fairytale? When/Why/How did this retelling thing start? How to do it right Link to the podcast Segment 1 So…