#29: Horror Genre Conventions
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the horror genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventions show up in the movie Halloween. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:25] What makes the horror genre unique? In horror novels, bad things happen to good people. There are life and death stakes, a monster intent on death and destruction, claustrophobic settings, and a major fight for survival. [02:35] Readers choose horror novels because they want to feel...

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#148. How To Use Universal Fantasy To Write Better Books (& Sell More Copies) With Theodora Taylor

#148. How To Use Universal Fantasy To Write Better Books (& Sell More Copies) With Theodora Taylor

“Never wonder if readers will love your story again.” This is exactly what Theodora Taylor teaches you how to do in her book 7 FIGURE FICTION: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE...

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#147. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (June 2024)

#147. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (June 2024)

Want a peek behind the scenes into my work week? 👀 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing what I do as a developmental editor and book coach. I’ll talk through the projects ...

18 Kesä 202432min

#146. 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Make You A Happier & More Productive Writer With April Dávila

#146. 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Make You A Happier & More Productive Writer With April Dávila

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your progress (or lack of progress), it’s probably time to take a step back from your writing and consider your mindset. To help you do just that, I’m sharing a co...

11 Kesä 202438min

#145. How To Develop Your Character's Backstory

#145. How To Develop Your Character's Backstory

Crafting compelling backstories for your fictional characters is critical to developing a cohesive story, but it’s sometimes easier said than done. There are endless options when it comes to which det...

4 Kesä 202420min

#144. Student Spotlight: How She Landed A Book Deal With Her Dream Publisher (With Savannah Carlisle)

#144. Student Spotlight: How She Landed A Book Deal With Her Dream Publisher (With Savannah Carlisle)

Have you ever heard someone say that the only difference between a published author and an unpublished author is that the published author never gave up? I wholeheartedly believe this, and my guest to...

28 Touko 202445min

#143. How To Pitch Podcasts With Michelle Glogovac

#143. How To Pitch Podcasts With Michelle Glogovac

“Human beings want to hear the stories of other human beings. And that's exactly what podcasts do.” - Michelle Glogovac You have a finished book, now what? Learn how to pitch yourself to podcasts (an...

21 Touko 202441min

#142. How To Write A Query Letter That Get Requests

#142. How To Write A Query Letter That Get Requests

“I recommend working on your query letter as soon as you feel good enough about the overall shape of your story.” - Savannah Gilbo Agents and editors must sort through hundreds of query letters to fi...

14 Touko 202421min

#141. How To Create Believable Monsters With Randy Ellefson

#141. How To Create Believable Monsters With Randy Ellefson

“The object itself didn't cause the conflict. The person who made the choice with the object caused the conflict.” - Randy Ellefson In today’s episode, we’re going to cover something really fun—how t...

7 Touko 202453min

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