MJ Mars, author of The Suffering from Wicked House Press, drops by today to share what it was like to break into the horror genre, her process, and some a few personal stories. MJ has been featured in a plethora of magazines, anthologies, and podcasts - including her story Better Then Mardis Gras on season 13 Ep. 16 of The No Sleep Podcast.   Connect with MJ Mars at https://mjmarsauthor.com Get The Suffering at https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Novel-MJ-Mars-ebook/dp/B0BTMPKHHK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V69CPK7EE4OB&keywords=the+suffering+mj+mars&qid=1700477551&sprefix=the+suffering+%2C ..read more

On today's episode, I'm joined by Blaine Daigle, author of The Broken Places from Wicked House Publishing. We spend about 45 minute diving deep into his process, how he uses Pro Writing Aid and Autocrit, and how he writes scenes that invoke such deep reactions.  You can connect with Blain at https://www.blainedaigle.com or on his Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086562623387 and IG at https://www.instagram.com/blainedaigleauthor/ And be on the lookout for his new book A Dark Roux Connect with the show on FB, IG, and TikTok @writingfright or email the show writingfirg ..read more

Following genre expectations is key to connecting with readers. But how do you stand out? How do you create something new inside of established structures. In today's episode I talk shop with internationally published author and writing processor Andrew Najberg. Andrew Najberg is the author of the novel The Mobius Door (Wicked House Publications, 2023) and the forthcoming novels Gollitok (Cactus Moon Press, 2023) and The Neverborn Thief (Olive-Ridley Press, 2024), as well as the collection of poems The Goats Have Taken Over the Barracks (Finishing Line Press, 2021). His short fiction has appea ..read more

Last episode, I talked about my top 5 resources for horror writers. This week, I'm deep diving Plottr and going through exactly how it's made my process easier and faster. Email the show at writingfright@gmail.com FB and IG @writingfright TikTok @writingfrightpod Follow us at www.writingfright.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writingfright/message ..read more

Writing is hard. For the vast majority of us starting out, it takes months or years to complete a piece of long form content. It takes time to plan a story, and it doesn’t matter if you are a plotter or discovery writer. (Our first drafts just look different) The steps are pretty must the same. We see where the story goes and end with a first draft or detailed outline. Then, we revise and draft a coherent story. It can be difficult to stay on track. So why not streamline your individual process and leverage some tech to stay organized and on track? This is the stack I use to start and complete ..read more

Over the past several months, I struggled with my identity as a writer and keeping my cozy mystery on track even though it has several horror elements and a definite creepy factor. You guys voiced your opinions on the direction of the show and I have to agree. Let’s keep this show indie and horror. Writing Fright is back. This show is a resource for all writers, but I really want to focus the details on the darker side of fiction... and nonfiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writingfright/message ..read more

Edward Morris joins us to discuss his new book Alphabet of Lighting. We talk about starting out as a professional writer, building relationships with other authors, finding your voice, and so much more. Edward shared some amazing advice and lessons he's earned along the way. You can find his book Alphabet of Lighting at: Barns & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/alphabet-of-lightning-edward-morris/1142007521 At Broken Eye Books: https://www.brokeneyebooks.com/news/alphabet-of-lightning-by-edward-morris#/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alphabet-Lightning-There-Was-Crooked/dp/194037264 ..read more

So much has changed, including the name of the show. Writing Fright is now The Killer Prose Podcast. We'll be diving deeper into the Thriller Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, and Suspense -  as well as, horror. In today's episode, I spend the first 15 minutes talking about my goals for 2023, including my production schedule, habits, and wordcounts. In the second half, I dive into how I'm plotting these next three novels and brining on an editor for my extended outlines. Email the show killerprosepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on FB IG Twitch and Youtube @killerprosepodcast --- Send in a voi ..read more

We all need help, especially as we grow as writers. But, what is mentorship and how do we find those people and resources that change our worlds? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writingfright/message ..read more

Tame that wild story! I wanted to write a book but ended up with a tangle of plots and sub plots. What helped? Learning and prioritizing story beats to write to genre. John Truby's book Anatomy of Genres was an amazing help. I discovered him on Joanna Penn's podcast The Creative Pen. Choosing my route to becoming and professional author was one of the hardest decisions I had to make. Later in on the episode, I talk about why I chose indie publishing and what that actually means. You can find Anatomy of Genres at:  https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Genres-Story-Forms-Explain-ebook/dp/B09NK6VG ..read more