Podcasts about writing horror

Send us a textIn this episode of Horrific Podcast, we sit down with Francesca Maria and Mark Causey, the creative duo behind the brand-new horror anthology Black Cat Tales—a chilling collection of short stories, all centered around the mysterious and macabre world of black cats.

In this episode, we sit down with the legendary John Harrison — a creative force in horror and sci-fi — to trace his incredible journey from a love of film and music to becoming one of the most influential names in genre storytelling.We talk about his early days collaborating with the great George A. Romero, composing unforgettable scores for Creepshow and Day of the Dead, and how that partnership helped launch his career. John takes us deep into his work as both a writer and director on Tales from the Darkside, from the TV series to the now cult-favorite Tales from the Darkside: The Movie.We also revisit the underrated early gem Scary Tales, his contributions to Wes Craven's Nightmare Cafe, and his time working on Tales from the Crypt — all showcasing his lasting impact on anthology horror.The conversation takes a turn into sci-fi as John discusses his major role in bringing Frank Herbert's Dune to the screen — both in the acclaimed early 2000s adaptation and as executive producer on the current hit franchise.We also dive into his work on the modern Creepshow series for Shudder, the potential for more stories to come, and his exciting shift into novel writing with his recent books Destiny Gardens, Passing Through Veils, and Residue — the latter of which was adapted into a Netflix series.John reflects on the past, shares his thoughts on the future of the genre, and offers up some truly unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories.If you're a horror fan, this is one conversation you don't want to miss.Follow John Harrison: John Harrison WebsiteJohn Harrison InstagramIf you enjoyed this - Check out my other content here - https://linktr.ee/FirstClassHorrorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/class-horror-cast--4295531/support.

#DanDurick #HorrorFiction #SciFiAuthor #TheBridgewaterCollection #DarkMatter #VermontAuthors #BookRelease #LiteraryTalk #AuthorInterview #ScienceFiction #CosmicHorror #NewReleases #BookLovers #ReadMoreHorror #EdgeOfYourSeat In this riveting episode, we sit down with Vermont's own Dan Durick, an author whose gripping narratives delve into the realms of horror and science fiction, exploring the profound mysteries that define our existence. Dan will discuss his journey as a writer, his creative process, and give us an exclusive look at his latest work, "Dark Matter," from The Bridgewater Collection. Join us as we uncover the chilling realities that inspire his stories and learn about what lies ahead in his thrilling series. The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan's Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg's work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://mrfuzzyears.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!

MONSTER PARTY TOASTS A MODERN MASTER OF THE MACABRE! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD sit at the knee of a literary juggernaut to learn the delicate art of spine-tingling storytelling! Join us as we take a creepy crash course in... WRITING HORROR WITH RICHARD CHRISTIAN MATHESON. R.C. MATHESON started his career in television, working on such legendary shows as THREE'S COMPANY, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, KNIGHT RIDER, THE A-TEAM, QUINCY, M.E., AMAZING STORIES, TALES FROM THE CRYPT, MASTERS OF HORROR, and the Emmy award-winning NIGHTMARES & DREAMSCAPES: FROM THE STORIES OF STEPHEN KING. As a screenwriter and film producer, his credits include the GENE HACKMAN/DAN AYKROYD comedy LOOSE CANNONS, the horror film IT WAITS, STEPHEN KING'S BIG DRIVER, the werewolf thriller FULL ECLIPSE, and the upcoming French production of the classic RICHARD MATHESON story "The Shrinking Man," L 'HOMME QUI RETRECIT. In his literary career, R.C. Matheson has authored over 100 short psychological horror stories, which have been featured in numerous anthologies and compiled in the collections SCARS AND OTHER DISTINGUISHING MARKS, DYSTOPIA, and the upcoming ZOOPRAXIS. His other works include the suspense novel CREATED BY, and the Hollywood horror novella, THE RITUAL OF ILLUSION.  Not only is RICHARD CHRISTIAN MATHESON a brilliant, award-winning writer, but as you might have guessed, he also happens to be the son of legendary genre scribe, RICHARD MATHESON (THE TWILIGHT ZONE, I AM LEGEND, HELL HOUSE). RC shared a unique bond with his father, which may lead you to muse, "Why couldn't he have been my dad?"  We know you will enjoy Mr. Matheson's many insights on the creative process, writing for television, finessing screenplays, the art of comedy, utilizing music, navigating the perils of the entertainment industry, and so much more! SO GET TO LISTENING! THE TALENT OF R.C. MATHESON COMPELS YOU!    

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Simon & Schuster, Bill Bryson, and The Hunger Games. Then, stick around for a chat with Adam Nevill!ADAM L. G. NEVILL was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is an author of horror fiction. Of his novels, The Ritual, Last Days, No One Gets Out Alive and The Reddening were all winners of The August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel. He has also published three collections of short stories, with Some Will Not Sleep winning the British Fantasy Award for Best Collection, 2017. Imaginarium adapted The Ritual and No One Gets Out Alive into feature films and more of his work is currently in development for the screen. The author lives in Devon, England. 

Join Luke Elliot (https://www.inktofilm.com/) and Steve Diamond (https://www.writerdojo.com/) as they talk about how to write horror, live from Dragonsteel Nexus 2024. Your host is none other than Alex from Silverlight Guide to the Cosmere.

This week we're chatting about writing horror fiction. A hugely popular genre with readers who expect a lot from their stories. This is another episode in the genre essentials series where we explores the do's and don'ts as guidelines to writing specific genres.   Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you'd like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you'll find me @jfgibsonwriter subscribe to my Substack https://writesquadcommunity.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing, books and more. You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson  Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you'll get a shout out on the next episode too!   Happy listening (and writing)! Jodi

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Anna Bogutskaya has studied thousands of horror films and books.  In this interview we talk to Anna about the role of the monster and how writers can harness primal emotions to tell captivating stories. We also dive into her process for pitching and writing nonfiction books.*ABOUT ANNA BOGUTSKAYA Anna Bogutskaya is a freelance critic, author, film programmer and creative producer. She writes for BBC Culture, Guardian, MUBI, the Face and TimeOut, amongst others, and programmes films for BFI, Edinburgh Film Festival and Fantastic Fest. She produces and hosts The Final Girls podcast. She's the author of Unlikeable Female Characters: The Women Pop Culture Wants You to Hate and Feeding the Monster: Why Horror Has a Hold On Us.*RESOURCES & LINKSUnlikeable Female CharactersFeeding the MonsterThe Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastThe BabadookIn the Dream House by Carmen Maria MachadoAdmit OneDanse Macabre by Stephen KingHouse of Psychotic Women by Kier-La Janisse For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Writer, Halloween expert, paranormal historial, and bookseller, Lisa Norton's entire life is defined by the genre she has devoted her career to. Beginning as a young child in Pasadena consuming a large amount of horror content, she now loves to set her prose in her hometown, creating stories of suspense and supernatural happenings. Lisa is a six-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award for both her fiction and nonfiction work relating to horror and Halloween as well as the former president of the Horror Writers Association. But let's begin where her love for the spooky holiday began, when she was just a child spending hours building her own costumes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so On today's spooktacular episode, we welcome three creatives behind Hulu's new campy horror slasher romp CARVED: Director and co-writer Justin Harding, co-writer Cheryl Meyer, and star Peyton Elizabeth Lee to talk about horror, and particularly, how we write it. Happy Halloween!

What are some of the key elements in writing horror? How can you be successful writing and self-publishing in the genre? With Boris Bacic. In the intro, ISBNs made easy [Self-publishing Advice]; Written Word Media's 2024 author survey; Taylor Swift self-publishing [Morning Brew]; Thoughts on audiobooks [Seth Godin]; This is Strategy: Make Better Plans – […] The post Writing Horror With Boris Bacic first appeared on The Creative Penn.

How can you sell a fiction experience rather than just selling a story? How do our personal obsessions arise in our books, whatever the genre? David Viergutz shares his thoughts in this episode. In the intro, the best marketing investments for authors [Self Publishing Advice]; Abundance mindset for authors [KWL Podcast]; Written Word Media have […] The post Writing Horror And Selling Direct With David Viergutz first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC Solicitations for November 2024New 'Black Canary: Best of the Best' miniseries announcedNew DC All In ‘Batgirl' series coming November 2024‘The Question: All Along the Watchtower' #1 announcedSanta returns to DC with 'Batman – Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns' #1New middle grade graphic novel ‘Transformers: Worst Bot Ever' announcedEXCLUSIVE: Vault Comics acquires 1940s 'Kid Maroon' licensing rights New details on West Coast Avengers!New ‘Storm' teaser reveals issue titles'Hellverine' gets new ongoing series in December 2024New York Comic Con extends schedule to Wednesday October 16Harvey Awards 2024 nominees announcedTOP 50 COMICS - JULY 2024Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Action Comics #1068 (Gail Simone, Eddy Barrows, Rainbow Rowell, Cian Tormey)Ultimates #3 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Nathan:Ultimates #3 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)X-Factor #1 (Mark Russell, Bob Quinn)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Fantastic Four #23 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)Dave - Hellverine #4 (Benjamin Percy, Julius Ohta)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Venom War: Venomous #1 (Erica Schultz, Luciano Vecchio)Nathan: Wolverine: Revenge #1 (Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Wolverine: Revenge #1 (Mark Brooks Cover)Nathan: Batman/Superman: World's Finest #30 (Jorge Jiménez)Interview: Zack KaplanBeyond Real tpb out September 10; Midnight Shadows out in October 2; The Dark Empty Void #1 out September 11; Kill all Immortals #3 September 25, 2024Zack Kaplan, thank you for guesting on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, The Dark empty Void is out September 11 and it's your first horror, did you approach this any differently than you've done with previous projects?There's psychology in this series, how much research went into this, and do you tend to research a lot for your projects?It's obviously also about black holes, when you're crafting stories like this do you do research on other black hole tales? Do you ever wake up and go “that's a great idea… has someone possibly already done it?”Shifting gears to Midnight Shadows, a story in collaboration with The Midnight band, themes in this work include escapism and nostalgia, what did the first outline of this look like? Tell us about your collaboration process with the band.Did you find yourself listening to the music when scripting?Did you ever find yourself writing and a song would come on, then suddenly you'd have to change gears in the story?The art team is incredible (Stephen Thompson, Jahnoy Lindsay, Elisabetta D'Amico) with clear 80s inspirations, anything in the book that blew your expectations away?Do you see this OGN as a standalone story, or something that could continue?Anything else you'd like to plug today?

We have a lot of authors on our podcast, talking about their books, what inspired them, how they've written them etc. Quite often they'll get drawn into the TV series or films that inspired them [*coughs* Star Trek]. But a medium we don't often touch upon is comics & graphic novels, even though some of […] The post Writing horror comics with Corissa Grant first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.

Join two horror authors, Fred Wiehe and Miss Misery as they talk about what goes to into shaping a scary story into a full length novel

What happens when your best friend has breast cancer, and that best friend happens to be your mother? Today, you'll hear the story of Matt Wallace. Matt's a writer and healthcare IT professional. He's also the son of The Rose's COO Jessica Duckworth, who was featured in episode twelve of season one. He opens up about the balance of supporting his mother through her treatment while managing his own emotional journey. He sheds light on the significance of being present for loved ones, not just in health, but through the trials of illness. And his story serves as another reminder that breast cancer affects the family, too. But it's the gift he gave his mom that might move you to tears.  Please consider sharing this episode with your family and friends at therose.org. Your action may save the life of an uninsured woman.  Key Questions Asked 1.) How can you supporting a loved one with breast cancer? 2.) How do caregivers often carry their own emotional burdens during the fight against breast cancer? 3.) What ways does breast cancer affect the entire family and extended circles of people? 4.) How does the experience of breast cancer lead to changed perspectives and priorities?   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:26 Writing Horror and Children's Books 02:23 Matt's Role in Healthcare IT 03:23 Matt's Close Bond with His Mother 04:23 The Day of the Breast Cancer Diagnosis 06:35 Supporting His Mother During the Diagnosis 07:34 Telling Matt's Sister About the Diagnosis 08:02 Dealing with Breast Cancer During COVID-19 08:21 Processing the Diagnosis and Treatment Plan 09:49 Matt's Role as a Son and Caregiver 10:08 Supporting His Mother Through Writing 11:28 The Strength of Matt's Father 12:29 Mediating Family Support 13:39 Matt's Mother's Changed Perspective 14:09 Supportive Words and Actions 15:35 The Impact on Caregivers 16:04 Overwhelming Support from Family 17:47 The Impact on Extended Circles of People 18:18 The Isolating Nature of Cancer 19:14 Worries About the Future and Family History 19:42 Uncertainty and Milestones in Treatment 21:55 Witnessing the Struggles of Treatment 23:21 Recovery and Post-Treatment Challenges 24:54 Changed Perspectives and Priorities 26:49 Navigating Life Changes During Treatment 27:47 Concerns for the Future Generations 29:09 Advice for Others Going Through a Similar Experience 30:18 Closing RemarksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R.L. Stine is one of the best-selling children's authors in history, made famous by his “Goosebumps” and “Fear Street” books. For decades, he's kept a strict writing schedule, pumping out around 2,000 words (roughly 10 pages) each morning. More than 350 books later, he's sharing what he knows with a new book of writing advice called “There's Something Strange About My Brain: Writing Horror for Kids.” R.L. Stine joins Tom to talk about how growing up feeling like a fearful outsider inspired him to retreat in his room and write, how he accidentally ended up writing horror books for kids, and what his best advice is for young writers.

Carlos Rivera is the author of The Local Truth, the first book in the Horror series White. He describes himself as a Hispanic horror writer, a member of the queer community, and an introverted kid who grew up in Costa Rica during the 80s and 90s. He was one of my favorite authors to talk to; he was very knowledgeable about the craft and insightful about the horror genre. We discussed some typical horror tropes among the themes he chose to write about in his book.   You can visit his website at https://criveraauthor.com If you are interested in purchasing their books, you can do so here https://amzn.to/3tyEYk0 If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:   Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (affiliate links above)  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about What Kind of Mother, the art of writing horror, navigating social media, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Show notes Thanks for … Continue reading

In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about writing horror stories, weddings, Goblin, and much more. About Rachel Harrison Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction has appeared … Continue reading

Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey are both powerhouse bestselling authors in their own rights. Now, they've merged their considerable talents in cosmic horror and urban fantasy to create the new novel, THE DEAD TAKE THE A TRAIN. In a New York City absolutely filthy with magic—monsters and the mundane intermingle. When that cohabitation breeds horrific problems—and it always does—you need people like Julie Crews to clean up the mess. But being a coked-out, broke ass, pig-pen disaster of a magician like Julie creates as many issues as it solves. Struggling to make rent and constantly getting screwed by her clients, Julie is desperate to score some real paying work. Complicating matters is the arrival of her childhood friend Sarah, the prim and pretty opposite to Julie's deadbeat, mage-punk lifestyle. Sarah's brightness is just what she needs, and the vibes are way more than platonic. But Sarah brought her own baggage to the big city. When Julie's pompous Wall Street ex-boyfriend Tyler calls, offering big money for a highly suspicious job, she can't refuse. Getting tangled up in his lies, and the innumerable arms of a dream-eating demon, will be least of their issues, though. Because Tyler's corporate job serves some seriously eldritch monstrosities, big ugly elder god-things on a schedule to consume their workforce. And maybe the world. This, of course, is all about to become Julie's giant mess to solve—and make infinitely worse along the way. THE DEAD TAKE THE A TRAIN is a visceral, violent, wickedly fun urban fantasy available now from Tor Nightfire: Amazon »  Bookshop »  About Cassandra Khaw Cassandra Khaw is an award-winning game writer and former scriptwriter at Ubisoft Montreal. Khaw's work can be found in places like The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Lightspeed, and Tor.com. Khaw's first original novella, HAMMERS ON BONE, was a British Fantasy Award and Locus Award finalist, and their latest novella, NOTHING BUT BLACKENED TEETH, was a USA Today bestseller; Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, World Fantasy, and British Fantasy Award nominee; and an Indie Next Pick. In 2023, they won the Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection for BREAKABLE THINGS, a collection of short stories. Instagram  Twitter  Amazon Profile »  Goodreads Profile  About Richard Kadrey Richard Kadrey is the New York Times bestselling author of the SANDMAN SLIM supernatural noir series. Sandman Slim was included in Amazon's “100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime,” and is in production as a feature film. Some of Kadrey's other books include THE GRAND DARK, THE EVERYTHING BOX, and BUTCHERBIRD. In comics, he's written for Heavy Metal, Lucifer, and Hellblazer. He's currently partnered with Winterlight Productions for his original horror screenplay, Dark West. Website  BlueSky  Instagram  Twitter  Amazon Profile »  Goodreads Profile   

This classic episode is ALIVE! Anney and Samantha delve into the history of women crafting the stuff of nightmares in the realm of horror fiction. Bonus dramatic reading included.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth of my episodes on horror, I talk with new horror star CJ Leede (Maeve Fly) and seasoned master Paul Tremblay (The Cabin at the End of the World, The Beast You Are) about the burdens and pleasures of writing such dark material.

#RodneyFyke #Comics #BooktubeRodney Fyke returns to the podcast to count down to 1000 and talk about his latest kickstarter, Roadkill Rampage. We talk about the final issue (I did edit it and he wrote it), what were the challenges of it. Rodney talks about like all artists wanting to prove to the world he can do more than what he's known for. We also talk about speaking of schools, a touch of football, and just hang out. Rodney is one of the coolest dudes I've ever met. I'm glad this podcast let me meet him. He's amazing. Listen to the conversation, and check out the kickstarter.Rodney FykeHazzum Productions FacebookInstagramTwitchSupportRoadkill Rampage #4 Kickstarter - The final road trip begins here. Rodney Fyke crafts the final issue of the miniseries. We'll see who lives, and who goes to their final destinations. Written by Rodney Fyke, and edited by yours truly.Patreon - Wondering where Just Joshing is going to go after episode 1000? It has already started. I've recorded new kinds of podcasts that are available now on the patreon. You can join in and see where the show is going months before anyone else, see episodes ahead of schedule, and interact with the podcast in whole new ways as I travel on the adventure I'm heading into. Click the link to join.ServicesAdvertising Services - Let me create your advertising for your next book or campaign. If you're a creative wondering how to create your advertising for your next project, I can create video, audio, written and graphics. Let me help you get your story, and your best story, out there.Available Now:Alice Won? - Available now. Alice escaped the asylum and pursues the Queen of Hearts to the Greek Labyrinth in the underworld, there she must engage in a game of croquet unlike any other, against Jason of the Argonauts. Illustrated by Kenzie Kats, written by yours truly.Support And Subscribe:Buy my MerchBuy Me A CoffeeNewsletterTwitchYoutube

Join host Phyllis Mackenzie in an exciting interview with Willow Becker, the extraordinary author, and CEO of Little Weird World's Press, a publishing company! Get ready to dive into a world of imagination and creativity as Willow shares her incredible journey as a writer and entrepreneur. But that's not all! We have some amazing links and podcasts for you to explore. Make sure to check out Willow's website at http://willowdawnbecker.com/ for some fantastic content. Check out the Publishing Press' works at https://weirdlittleworlds.com/ And don't forget to visit our linktr.ee/podsbykenzie to access our other podcasts and resources. Stay connected with us by following and commenting on our social media accounts. Facebook at facebook.com/podcastsbykenzie Instagram at instagram.com/podcastbykenzie Twitter at twitter.com/podcastbykenzie Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with laughter and inspiration – you won't want to miss it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phyllismackenzie/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phyllismackenzie/support

This week we're talking money, specifically in terms of writing (horror) screenplays that sell, and to help with that, we have a guest! Writer of both TV and Film Seth M. Sherwood. They talk the benefits of writing spec scripts (even if you won't likely sell them), how "original" horror movies get made (and who gets to make them), how A24 didn't invent "Elevated Horror" (or social horror), and the landscape for Horror TV writers (plus how it pertains to the impending 2023 writer's strike). Our Weekly Resource: This week's resource is…is a movie, AIR. This is the first time I believe that we've recommended a movie as the resource where the guest didn't write it – no offense to Seth, but this is going to be on a lot of "Best" lists at the end of the year, guaranteed. And the story of how screenwriter, Alex Convery, got his very first screen credit is worthy of tracking down for your own inspirational fuel. Notes From the Episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zack's Original Instagram video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for our Twitter Drama Bumper) Smile makes a profit. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Make a Movie for $1000⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Seth's Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kay's  Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Zack's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us(!)

My guest this week is a prolific horror author. His name is Chris Coppel. He's the author of more than a dozen books in this genre. Chris also has a famous father who wrote a screenplay for a film that I guarantee you'll know, which has had a huge cultural impact. I was fascinated to catch up with Chris.In this episode, we discuss:how Chris approaches writing horrorhow to sustain interest in one genrewhy you should write what you love to readand his famous dadResources:Chris's websiteSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter @BryanJCollinsThanks for listening!

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In this special Halloween episode, Jeff is joined by his co-writer JP Rindfleisch to celebrate finishing the 1st season of their serial fiction and to talk about the challenges of writing a horror-comedy. This conversation goes a little long because JP and I have a great time together. In case you want to skip around: Short conversation about Vella: 4:45-8:42 Halloween childhood memories: 8:42-20:50 Favorite Horror Stories: 20:50-38:40 What Scares You: 38:40-49:27 What Inspires Your Horror Writing: 49:27-58:30 Balancing Comedy and Horror in a Scene: 58:30-1:12:17 Reflections on Season 1: 1:12:17-1:28:42 For more on writing dialogue, head over to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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The history behind some of your favorite horror stories may just begin with serial killers. Val chats with author Meg Hafdahl about the subject.

Lesley University alumna and Creative Writing faculty Sara Farizan talks about her first YA horror novel, Dead Flip, a not-too-scary of nostalgia, friendship, and an evil pinball machine. In this episode, she gives advice for writers about writing in a new genre and shares her own fears of Chucky Dolls, Stephen King novels, and more!Read more about Sara FarizanSara discusses her novel "Here to Stay" on Why We Write.Sara interviews fellow YA writer Axie Oh.Find the transcript for this episode.

In this podcast Ronald Kelly talks about Southern Fried and Horrified, Jack Logan Western Stories, writing horror, and much more.    About Ronald Kelly Ronald Kelly is best known as a speculative fiction and “southern-fried” horror writer. His books include Fear, The Undertaker's Moon, and Southern Fried and Horrified. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump … Continue reading

The Under the Hive of Madness Boys are back with Part 2 of Creative Writing Horror and Suspense! Continuing to focus on the world of Horror join them in peering deep into the gibbering madness of the Void, and seeing what might glance back. Gobbo, Marky, Kev, and Beast lay out five tips for getting started in horror writing while looking at some examples both in and out of the Warhammer 40k World. UHM is a Horror and Grimdark show focused on the world of Warhammer 40k, so expect foul language, adult themes, and a few punny jokes... Whenever playing cards with a 4 Armed Emperor, let them win... or they might rip off your arms. Reach us by email at UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com or GymDarkGaming@gmail.com. Join our growing Discord Community: GymDark Gaming Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness Find Us Around the Web: https://linktr.ee/underthehive or our Website: Underthehiveofmadness.com

It's been a while, but the Boys of Under the Hive of Madness are back with another Creative Writing Episode! This time focusing on the world of Horror, come along on a journey of horrid discovery as they peel back each layer of fear and poke at all the giblets underneath. While this episode doesn't focus on the gory details, it does dip in and out of them from time to time... so the Purity Seal is slapped right up top! Gobbo, Marky, Kev, and Special Guest Ickabard break down the subgenres of Horror, before looking into the foundational base of Fear itself. Next week UHM jumps into the lore of the United States for a deep dive into the Missing 411, plumbing the depths of the unknown for even more nightmare nuggies... Before returning with a conclusion to their Creative Writing, Horror, and Suspense coverage! UHM is a Horror and Grimdark show focused on the world of Warhammer 40k, so expect foul language, adult themes, and a few punny jokes... Always look both ways before crossing a Sump bridge, for you never know when a 4 Armed Emperor with Wings... might be coming through. Reach us by email at UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com or GymDarkGaming@gmail.com. Join our growing Discord Community: GymDark Gaming Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness Find Us Around the Web: https://linktr.ee/underthehive or our Website: Underthehiveofmadness.com

Inaugural guest and multi-published author of children's horror Josh Allen deep dives into why the children's genre has become the richest facet of his life, reconnecting readers with the basic but complicated facets of courage, bravery, and creativity. Learn why it's not too late–if you're 4 or 40–to build a creative life. Be gentle with yourself, others, and write because you love it.About Josh AllenJosh Allen is the author or two books: OUT TO GET YOU: 13 TALES OF WEIRDNESS AND WOE and ONLY IF YOU DARE: 13 STORIES OF DARKNESS AND DOOM. His writing has received praise from The Wall Street Journal, Booklist, School Library Journal, The Horn Book, Publishers Weekly, and more. He holds a Masters' of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Old Dominion University, and he teaches creative writing at BYU-Idaho.ResourcesTwitter: @justjoshallenSCBWI (The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) for members in the Idaho/Utah area

Today I chat to Marissa Noelle about Writing Horror Fiction

Show Notes: Mark's Socials: Website: https://www.markbenedict.net His Story “Karri Remembers”: https://coffinbell.com/karri-remembers/ Who's There? Socials: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com In this episode we discuss how he first fell in love with horror, why he thinks the genre speaks to so many people so deeply, and how he got into writing horror fiction. He also tells me about the cult that was started where he went to grad school and what it was like to take a writing workshop with Paul Tremblay. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

What would you do if you got a human head in the mail? What if the return address was Steven King's? That was the house my guest grew up in... Kind of... you'll see. For those unaware, Michaelbrent Collings is an incredible author recognized globally as one of the top 100 authors to  ever write in the horror genre. He's got a very impressive resume with over 50 published works in various genres. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with people you know. If you didn't like it or thought it could be better, reach out to any of the show's social medias and tell me why. I've got the show pretty much everywhere if you look for it. If you want to suggest topics or have questions for guests, reach out to me at DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com Don't forget you can rate the show on iTunes, Spotify, Audible, and now also PodChaser which is new and good for the show as a whole.   Trips: June 8th to 14th in Austin Texas August 4th to 8th in San Jose California. Lastly the ranking have changed just slightly: 1. The United States with California, Michigan, and Virginia all fighting neck and neck for #2 state. 2. Canada, with Ontario just barely taking back top spot from Alberta. 3. France 4. The United Kingdom. 5. Australia, rising back up!

Geoffrey chats with screenwriter Neal Marshal Stevens (13 Ghosts) about his book A Sense of Dread: Getting under the Skin of Horror.You can order his book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09NS1HPM4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ETAZC6DSZ51PAX01Q37H&tag=tssp07-20The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Sumiko Paulson is a polymath of creative endeavors, from short stories and graphic novel drawing through editing, writing, and journalism. They have received awards and scholarships for writing horror novels and stories, and are a clear voice for the narrative and perspective of black writing with a particular twist of adding the erotic to the fearful. … Continue...Episode 146 – Black Women Writing Horror

Award-winning horror author Adam Nevill answers our listener questions on setting the mood, balancing gore and terror to find the right tone, research into the supernormal, getting into the minds of perpetrators of evil, the biggest lessons he has learned in his extraordinary career, how screenwriting has helped his novel writing, and how he's conditioned himself to write in any place at any time . This is an essential listen for authors of all genres.

Guest author Jack Pierce is in a discussion with Alessandra Torre about writing horror stories that hit the mark.Jack will communicate how to write horror effectively and why horror is the most timeless genre of them all.This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers.  Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/

Nietzsche famously spoke about "If you stare too long into the abyss, then it stares back at you." I talk to Shaun Phuah, author of Providence on All Fours, a new horror novel, whose job and passion is to do exactly that...to stare into the abyss. PAPERBACK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DFQ2FV2/ E-BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DBD3KLQ/ SHAUN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mnolololo/

Award-winning horror author Adam Nevill answers our listener questions on setting the mood, balancing gore and terror to find the right tone, research into the supernormal, getting into the minds of perpetrators of evil, the biggest lessons he has learned in his extraordinary career, how screenwriting has helped his novel writing, and how he's conditioned himself to write in any place at any time . This is an essential listen for authors of all genres.

Ariel and Patrick chat about their favorite horror musicals onstage and on the big screen. Alan McDonald joins the conversation to talk about Anna and the Apocalypse, the heart behind it, and what exciting projects he has right around the corner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screamwriterspodcast/support

Ariel and Patrick share their favorite horror TV shows before being joined by the insanely talented Jessica Kane. Hilarity ensues as the three discuss the inspiration for Jessica's Horror-Comedy pilot, split pea soup, what dating would be like as an exorcist, and, naturally, Aaron Sorkin showering. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screamwriterspodcast/support