Episode 332: Motifs and other Plot Devices

On January 17, 2026, Kasie and Rex welcomed Hollie in as a special guest and took on motifs in music and literature. Here are the show notes: Topic: Motifs & other plot devices Agenda: Segments 1 & 2 This morning we’re joined by Hollie, a musician and contributor to the show, who had something to…

Episode 331: The Appeal of the Apocalypse

On January 10, 2026, Kasie and Rex took on the appeal of apocalypse. Here are the show notes: Topic: The End is Near Agenda: Segment 1 The appeal of the apocalypse. Seems like everyone takes a stab at writing about the end times. What does it look like in your imagination? Let’s remember that a…

Episode 330: The 2026 Writing Plan … path? expectations? goals?

On January 3, 2026, Kasie and Rex took on Goal Setting for Writers in the New Year. Here are the show notes: Topic: New Year’s Resolutions Agenda: Segment 1 Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions for your writing life? What’s the purpose of it and why should we do it? There are ancient origins…

Episode 328: Fools, Clowns, Comic Relief

On December 13, 2025, Kasie and Rex revisited the comic relief character. Here are the show notes: Topic: Comic Relief Agenda: Segment 1 It’s been a while since we covered the dozen uses for the Fool (Episode 181) so there are some new notes and updated links for it but the concept remains. Per Gemini…