Podcast dedicated to the art of writing horror and speculative fiction. Join me weekly as I learn the ins and outs of genre fiction with guest authors, editors, and publishers.
Still wondering about the use of prologues? Here's my thoughts on when to use and when to avoid them. I also talk about the upcoming live streams and weekend write with me streams. Email the show at writingfright@gmail.com Follow on FB, IG, Twitch, Discord @writingfright Join the patron https://www.patreon.com/writingfright --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
Worried about how to find an editor. In today's episode, I go over how to find an editor, recap were I've been for the pas few months, and talk about why having the right editor is important. connect with me on FI, IG, Twitch, and Discord @writingfright Email me at writingfright@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
Lee Mountford is the author of several books including the Haunted Series (Haunted: Perron Manor) and Supernatural Horror Series. You can find his work on Amazon and on Kindle Unlimited. On today's show we geek out about the craft of horror writing and discuss how he build such an amazing author brand. Connect with Lee on FB at https://www.facebook.com/LeeMountfordAuthor And sign up for his newsletter and fee ebook at https://leemountford.com/ Connect with the show @writingfright on FB IG Twitch and discord Email the show@writingfright@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
Author and podcast Host RM Galardo joins us to talk about creating her world, her novel Sister, and why revision is so important. You can finder her work on amazon, follow her on Instagram @rmgalardo, and email her at rebecca@rebeccagalardo.com Check out her podcasts YOU Killed the Priest and Alone in a Room with Invisible People on all major podcatching apps. If you're looking for a killer class on revision check out https://hollyswritingclasses.com/shop/how-to-revise-your-novel As always, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, and Discord @writingfright and email the show at writingfright@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
L.C. Valentine is the author of The Last Girls Standing and the Prequel Novella The Last Girls Standing: The Beginning. Both are available on Amazon. L.C. sits down with us today to discuss publishing with an indie press, slashers, and writing form different viewpoints. You can Follow L.C. Valentine on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LCValentineAuthor and on Terror Tract Publishing's website https://terrortract.net/l-c-valentine/. Follow the me @writingfright on all major social media platforms, Twitch, Discord, and Slasher: the social media network for horror buffs. Email the show at writingfright@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
Arjay Lewis is the winner of 35 awards in indie publishing. In our conversation this week, we cover everything from creature creation to business structure. Arjay also shares tips on blurb writing, marketing, and tricks for self-editing and revision. Check out his re release of The Muse this October! You can find Arjay at: https://www.facebook.com/arjaylewis https://www.arjaylewis.com/ https://twitter.com/arjaylewiswrite https://www.bookbub.com/authors/arjay-lewis --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
David Sodergren is the author of six novels including Maggie's Grave and Night Shoot. David has been publishing his works under his Paperbacks and Pugs imprint. He joins us today to talk about being an indie author, publishing his works, co-authoring with Steve Stred, and indie horror in general. You can find his works on https://www.amazon.com/David-Sodergren/e/B07H1MB4MT?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1631387468&sr=8-3, https://paperbacksandpugs.wordpress.com/ find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/paperbacksandpugs/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
I'm close to wrapping the second draft of The Haint. Here are a few lessons I've learned along with a quick check in. We are also launching a Story a Week Challenge. Write one full first draft of a short story every week for a year. At the end of the year you'll have 52 works ready for revision and submission! Email the show at writingfright@gmail.com Message me on FB at https://www.facebook.com/writingfright to join the story a week challenge group! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
Wondering what to get the writer in your life or what to hint at for the holidays? Check out today's episode and follow the links in the show notes for these great gift ideas. Logitech Wave K350 Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-K350-2-4Ghz-Wireless-Keyboard/dp/B002MMY4WY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=R27MWZH0UNG1&dchild=1&keywords=logitech+wave&qid=1608230867&sprefix=logitech+wav%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-3 Horror Writers Association www.horror.org Stokercon: http://stokercon2021.com/ On Writing Horror: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Horror-Handbook-Writers-Association/dp/1582974209/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3MHCBEEZHR267&dchild=1&keywords=on+writing+horror&qid=1608231017&sprefix=on+writing+horror%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-3 Email the show at writingfright@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
It's been a while. This week Tanner is back to talk about what to do when life happens and you need to step away from writing to take care of business. Tanner also provide updates on what's been going on for the last 2 months. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
This week was a turning point in my WIP. We've all heard the advice, don't revise in first draft. This is why! Email the show at writingfright@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
In this week's episode, Tanner talks about some of the problems he faced writing action scenes. On Writing Horror Edited by Mort Castle: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Horror-Handbook-Writers-Association/dp/1582974209 Email me at: writingfright@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
On this Episode of Writing Fright Tanner reviews his favorite resources for new and experienced horror writers. Together these places, classes, and books will answer many of the questions new writers have when it comes to both the technical and business sides of writing. Udemy classes So you Want to Be A Horror Writer - https://www.udemy.com/course/so-you-want-to-be-a-horror-writer/ Foundations of Fiction Writing - https://www.udemy.com/course/the-foundations-of-fiction-writing-mastery/ Touch Typing Mastery - https://www.udemy.com/course/learning-to-touch-type/ Sell Your Book To a Major Publisher - https://www.udemy.com/course/writing-mastery-sell-your-novel-to-a-major-publisher/ Novel Writing Workshop - https://www.udemy.com/course/novelwriting/ Y Writer - http://www.spacejock.com/yWriter5.html Scrivener - https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview The Horror Writer Association - http://horror.org/ On Writing Horror from the Horror Writer Association - https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Horror-Handbook-Writers-Association-dp-1582974209/dp/1582974209/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1600127117 Markets Horror Tree Dark Markets - https://www.darkmarkets.com/ Horror Tree - https://horrortree.com/ Email Me at writingfright@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
This week Tanner talks about the ways he's found to make more time for writing while having more financial stability and balancing everyday life. Send your questions, progress, brags, and word counts to Email the show at writingfright@gmail.com Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message
Welcome to Writing Fright with Tanner Rutledge. On the first episode, we get to know the host, learn what you can expect on the podcast, and briefly talk about planning a novel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/writingfright/message