#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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#191. Fiction Genres Made Easy: Understanding the 5 Dimensions of Genre

#191. Fiction Genres Made Easy: Understanding the 5 Dimensions of Genre

Discover the five ways to talk about your story’s genre so you can write, edit, and publish your novel with clarity and confidence. Ever found yourself staring at a blinking cursor, excited about your...

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#190. Novel Editing: 10 Steps to Editing Your First Draft

#190. Novel Editing: 10 Steps to Editing Your First Draft

Congratulations! You've finished writing your first draft—an achievement that puts you ahead of countless aspiring writers who never make it past the dreaming stage. But now you're staring at your ma...

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#189. Student Spotlight: From First Draft to Published Novel at 72 With Cheryl Arko

#189. Student Spotlight: From First Draft to Published Novel at 72 With Cheryl Arko

Discover how a 72-year-old data scientist overcame perfectionism to publish her debut science fiction novel after decades of dreaming about it. Are you stuck with half-finished manuscripts or endlessl...

15 Apr 202552min

#188. 5 Mindset Hacks to Help You Finish Your First Draft

#188. 5 Mindset Hacks to Help You Finish Your First Draft

Five book coaches reveal their most powerful mindset hacks to help you crush self-doubt, overcome perfectionism, and finally finish your first draft—even if you've been stuck for months. Picture this:...

8 Apr 202537min

#187. How To Write An Unforgettable Plot Twist In Your Novel With Samantha Skal

#187. How To Write An Unforgettable Plot Twist In Your Novel With Samantha Skal

Master the art of the jaw-dropping plot twist and transform your readers from passive page-turners into gasping, can't-put-it-down fans. Ever gasped out loud while reading a thriller? That moment when...

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#186. First Draft Roadmap: 10 Steps to Writing A Novel For Beginners

#186. First Draft Roadmap: 10 Steps to Writing A Novel For Beginners

Writing your first novel is a journey unlike any other—equal parts exhilarating, frustrating, magical, and challenging. But here's what you need to know right now: it's completely doable with the righ...

25 Mar 202537min

#185. Student Spotlight: How Angela Haas Published TWO Books In 6 Months

#185. Student Spotlight: How Angela Haas Published TWO Books In 6 Months

Curious about writing books in more than one genre? Angela Haas shares a behind-the-scenes look at writing science fiction and romantic comedy! In today’s episode, we’re going behind the scenes of Ang...

18 Mar 202539min

#184. 3 Must-Know Tips For Writing A Novel With Dual Timelines

#184. 3 Must-Know Tips For Writing A Novel With Dual Timelines

“I want to write a dual timeline novel, but I’m struggling to weave the storylines together. Help!” 👈 This is something I hear from writers all the time. And while it’s true that writing a story with...

11 Mar 202532min

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