Rose and Dagger Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Talking about Angst
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Nic talk about what makes a fic angsty!
Talking about Wanking
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Nic talk about writing wanking fics!
Talking about Canon vs. AU
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nic and Lauren talk about the differences between canon, canon divergent, and alternate universes.
Talking about Omegaverse
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamics.
Talking about Episodes 1-65
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nic and Lauren revisit the first five seasons!
Talking about Song Fics
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about what makes a song fic -- vibes, lyrics, titles and more!
Talking about Research
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss researching fics, from deep dives to quick searches!
Talking about Fake Relationships
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how much we love a fake relationship or marriage of convenience fic!
Talking about Enemies to Lovers
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss hate to love or enemies to lovers fics. No matter what you call it, it's one of our favorite tropes.
Talking about Time Travel
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From temporal loops to time machines, we discuss writing different types of time travel.
Talking about Age Differences
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nic and Lauren discuss writing characters that are differne ages, and how to make those characters fit together despite the age gap.
Talking about Hybrids
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the hybrid trope (animals, not cars).
Talking about Slow Burns
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss what constitutes a slow burn, what we like to include when we're writing them, and what we love about writing them.
Talking about Road Trip Fics
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss what goes into planning and writing a road trip fic.
Talking about Advent Fics
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Nic talk about the joy of Advent fics!
Talking about epubs and pdfs
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nic and Lauren discuss the up and downsides of sharing pdfs of fics and also why epubs are helpful.
Talking about Finding Motivation
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nic and Lauren talk about different methods to re-find motivation after not writing.
Talking about Building a Fic from a Basic Idea to an Outline
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nic and Lauren answer an ask by way of taking one of Nic's ideas and turning it into a workable outline.
Talking about Podfics
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Nic talk about recording and posting podfics.
Talking about Planning a Fic, Step by Step
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nic and Lauren talk through a fic that Lauren wants to write.
Talking about WIPs
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the ins and outs, and pros and cons of posting a fic as a work in progress.
Talking about Etiquette Regarding Fic
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Or, How Not to be a Dick
Talking about Dialogue
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Nic do a deep dive into dialogue.
Talking about Writing Sexual Attraction
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nic and Lauren try to answer the question of how to write sexual attraction for someone to whom sexual attraction has always been abstract.
Talking about Writing from an Unfamiliar Point of View.
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We answer an ask about writing from the point of view of a character that you're not used to, or a character you dislike.
Talking about Kink and BDSM
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss reading and writing kink-centered fics with special guest SadaVeniren.
Talking about Season Four
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Nic are joined by Emmu and Sus to talk about worldbuilding and magical realism.
Talking about Character Arcs
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about character development over the course of a story.
Talking about Tougher Topics
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss writing about grief, addiction, depression, and other sensitive subjects.
Talking about Foreshadowing
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Directi...
Talking about Prompts
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss prompts and ideas, where to find them and what inspires us.
Talking About How Fandom Shapes Fic
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how fandom dynamics, headcanons, popular tropes, clichés, etc. can effect fic writing.
Talking about Our Own Fics (Part 2)
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We each discuss ten of our own fics which were chosen by listeners
Talking about Our Own Fics (Part 1)
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We each discuss ten of our own fics which were chosen by listeners
Talking about being a Fan Fic Reader
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about concrit, hits, kudos, comments, bookmarks, subscriptions, etc., and how readers can support writers.
An Introduction
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Nic give some background on the who, what, where, why, when of the Rose and Dagger Podcast.
Talking about Theme
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss writing fics based on movies, books, and other existing media.
Talking about Word Counts & WIPs
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the verb tenses chart and then our thoughts on scene and chapter breaks.
Talking about Conflict & Endings
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about writing conflicts and the different ways to end a fic.
Talking About How to Mod Fic Fests
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the behind the scenes business of running a fic fest.
Talking About Writing Intimacy without Smut
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Sus and Emmu about building fictional romantic relationships outside of the bedroom.
Talking about Setting
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Nic talk about setting and aphantasia.
Talking about Cowriting and Other Stuff
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Lauren & Nic talk about their cowriting experience, and then some other stuff, including commissioning art.
Talking About Starting to Write
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about different ways to start writing with special guests @londonfoginacup @lululawrence @crinkle-eyed-boo @allwaswell16 @be...
Talking about Character Voice
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about how a character’s voice is shown using written dialogue, narration, body language, expressions; and how it’s developed by their pers...
Talking About Managing Expectations With Fic
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how to prepare to post dark fics, OOC fics, rare pairs, as well as writing about Covid-19.
Talking about Tropes
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about A/B/O among other things that may or may not be tropes.
Talking about Fic Posts
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We cover stock photos, mood boards, photo edit programs/apps, summaries, and tagging!
Talking about Betaing Step by Step
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nic live betas Lauren’s fic, “Opposites Attract”
Talking about Writing Outside of your Own Experience with Sensitivity
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss writing characters that aren't white women.
Talking about Punctuation
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talking all things punctuation: period, comma, semicolon, colon, em-dash, parentheses, quotation marks, paragraph & section breaks, question mark,...
Talking About Narration vs Dialogue
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our third attempt at talking about narration and dialogue and how to use them successfully.
Talking About the Stigma of Writing and Reading RPF
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talking About the Stigma of Writing and Reading Real Person Fiction
Talking about Embarrassment and Shame about Fandom and Fanfiction
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talking About the Embarrassment and Shame People Often Feel About Engaging In Fandom and Writing Fic
Talking About Profiting Off Of Fic
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the ToS for Patreon & Ko-fi, as well as finding time to write, and what's coming up next for us.
Talking About the Fic We're Co-Writing
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler Alert: We brainstorm and plot out the Big Bang 2020 fic we're co-writing
Talking About Posting to AO3
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AKA we would’ve liked someone to hold our hands and guide us through it so we thought you might too.
Talking About Writer's Block
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Writer’s Block: You’re Not Alone!
Talking About Plot
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is plot?
Talking About How to Write Smut
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talking About Smut: The How
Talking about Writing Smut
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talking About Smut: The Why, What, Where, When
Talking About Point of View
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about POV from… all points of view, including 1st, 2nd, 3rd limited, & 3rd omniscient. Specifics within our fandom conc...
Talking About Fests, Challenges, & Exchanges
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we plan to talk about the differences in each, the expectations, pros & cons to each, collaborating with artists during @onedirec...
Talking About Writing when English is a Second Language
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eli joins Nic and Lauren to talk about writing when English is your second language, and becoming a writer later in your life.
Talking About Betas
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about finding a beta, beta/writer relationships, and other beta-related things!