A replay of an earlier episode on Themes in storytelling. It’s a timely topic for us as we’re exploring themes in our new projects. A good theme can provide the heart and glue that binds your story together. Characters, dialogue, setting, and symbolism are important in conveying your theme to the reader. In this episode, Russ and Tim dive into the common themes and how they used them in their writing.
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.