Similes are metaphors; metaphors are not similes. In this episode, Russ and Tim explore more tools in the author’s toolbox with metaphor and simile usage. What are they? How are they different? And how they use them in their own stories. Along with soup analogies. It’s the most fun you can have while learning about figures of speech.
No fear? Then your character may not have much depth. Fear drives characters to make choices, good or bad, as they confront the ghosts they’ve been avoiding. In this episode, Russ and Tim explore how Read more
What does it take to become a full-time writer? Russ and Tim chat with horror author Nick Roberts about the ins and outs of the profession. From maintaining a disciplined routine and working with traditional Read more
Want a good twist for your story? Earn it. This episode Russ & Tim explore the various types of twists found in fiction and why it’s important to earn them with setups and payoffs.