Rose and Dagger Podcast

Talking about Kink and BDSM 28.11.2022 1:12:16 ↓

We discuss reading and writing kink-centered fics with special guest SadaVeniren. 

Talking about Season Four 28.10.2022 47:23 ↓

Lauren and Nic discuss future episode topics, a regular schedule, and other plans for the fourth year of the Rose and Dagger Podcast.

Talking about Worldbuilding 28.08.2022 56:49 ↓

Lauren and Nic are joined by Emmu and Sus to talk about worldbuilding and magical realism. 

Talking about Character Arcs 04.08.2022 40:14 ↓

We talk about character development over the course of a story. 

Talking about Tougher Topics 21.06.2022 33:12 ↓

We discuss writing about grief, addiction, depression, and other sensitive subjects. 

Talking about Foreshadowing 19.03.2022 47:52 ↓

We discuss foreshadowing, how to use this literary device, and why it's important to keep your readers in the loop.

Talking about Girl Direction 28.01.2022 1:11:44 ↓

We call in the Girl Dir-Experts to discuss all things Girl Direction including how they first became aware of Girl Direction, how writing Girl Direction is different from writing Boy Direction, pitfalls to avoid, and what they love about Girl Direction as a whole.  With guests: Maggie @disgruntledkittenface  Megan @homosociallyyours Molly @becomeawendybird

Talking about Prompts 23.10.2021 49:31 ↓

We discuss prompts and ideas, where to find them and what inspires us.

Talking About How Fandom Shapes Fic 15.08.2021 51:21 ↓

We talk about how fandom dynamics, headcanons, popular tropes, clichés, etc. can effect fic writing.

Talking about Our Own Fics (Part 2) 17.07.2021 1:19:33 ↓

We each discuss ten of our own fics which were chosen by listeners

Talking about Our Own Fics (Part 1) 13.07.2021 1:01:28 ↓

We each discuss ten of our own fics which were chosen by listeners

Talking about being a Fan Fic Reader 22.06.2021 57:21 ↓

We talk about concrit, hits, kudos, comments, bookmarks, subscriptions, etc., and how readers can support writers.

An Introduction 09.06.2021 15:51 ↓

Lauren and Nic give some background on the who, what, where, why, when of the Rose and Dagger Podcast. 

Talking about Theme 28.05.2021 32:23 ↓

We talk about theme, what it is, how to use it, and we discuss our podcast process from planning to posting.

Talking About Hooking the Reader 24.04.2021 59:20 ↓

We discuss titles, opening lines, how to grab the reader’s attention and how to keep it after the first page.

Talking About Self-Editing 24.02.2021 47:30 ↓

We talk about what we look for when reading our own works before publishing, and answer a listener’s question about writing out of their experience.

Talking about Writing Adaptations 03.02.2021 1:07:59 ↓

We discuss writing fics based on movies, books, and other existing media.

Talking about Word Counts & WIPs 02.12.2020 1:04:23 ↓

We talk about writing with a word limit in mind, and what different word counts actually mean, followed by a short discussion of posting fics as WIPs.

Talking About Secondary Characters 13.10.2020 52:02 ↓

We discuss how to write and develop secondary characters with some examples from our own fics, including Lauren's current WIP.

Talking about Nanowrimo 22.09.2020 56:58 ↓

We discuss National Novel Writing Month, including what it is, how to prepare, and tips to make it through with your sanity intact.

Talking about Verb Tenses & Chapter Breaks 10.09.2020 1:12:46 ↓

We talk about the verb tenses chart and then our thoughts on scene and chapter breaks.

Talking about Conflict & Endings 27.08.2020 55:49 ↓

We talk about writing conflicts and the different ways to end a fic.

Talking About How to Mod Fic Fests 15.07.2020 1:26:01 ↓

We talk about the behind the scenes business of running a fic fest.

Talking About Writing Intimacy without Smut 03.07.2020 56:37 ↓

We talk with Sus and Emmu about building fictional romantic relationships outside of the bedroom.

Talking about Setting 18.06.2020 1:03:36 ↓

Lauren & Nic talk about setting and aphantasia.