Last time, I brought up a subject I never believed would warrant discussing—cockygate. I wish this was the first time a writer did something epically misguided to gain advantage. Some drama to sell their ‘story.’ But, I’ve been around too long. Seen too much. Yes, I was there for the BIG BANG (dot.com implosion). I also…
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Mega-List of Paying Markets for Horror, Dark Fiction and Poetry – From the Published to Death Blog
Pixabay Much like other genres of speculative fiction, horror enjoys a loyal, and possibly fixated, fan base. Horror isn't all blood and gore. The subgenres include everything from the mildly unsettling (like Twilight Zone), to splatterpunk (which is exactly what you think it is). Some of the genres accepted by horror magazines include: humorous horror,…
Outlining Your Story – From The Maltese Tiger Blog
I know you’ve all been here- You have an idea. It’s a wonderful, unique, and in your mind BRILLIANT idea, for a story. This is the story that will make you a pro. It’s your Great Gatsby, your Hobbit, your Carrie. All you have to do is write it. That’s the tricky part, isn’t it? Good ideas are easy to…
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Writing TV And Film Adaptations With David Nicholls, Bestselling Author Of One Day – From The Creative Penn Blog
Is screenwriting as glamorous as writers think it is? And does self-doubt ever go away even after massive success? I discuss these questions and more with David Nicholls, internationally bestselling and award-winning author of four novels including One Day. Save In the intro, I talk about what I'm doing to prepare for the EU GDPR regulations – and here's Seth…
Using The 12 Stages of Physical Intimacy To Build Tension In Your Fiction – From the Writers in the Storm Blog
By Jenny Hansen I first learned about the 12 Stages of Physical Intimacy from Linda Howard, who used to give a very popular talk on the subject based on the work of Desmond Morris, Intimate Behavior: A Zoologist’s Classic Study of Human Intimacy. On the downside, Linda has stopped giving this workshop. On the upside, she has spoken to…
