Writing Roots

Of all the forms of death, blunt force trauma is one of the most diverse ways to kill a character. It can be accidental or intentional - or one framed as the other. Listen for more about blunt force t...

24 Okt 202411min

If you're looking for a more up-close and personal way to end a character in your story, asphyxiation might be what you're looking for. In this episode, we discuss the different forms of asphyxiation,...

21 Okt 202411min

If your characters want someone dead, but want to stay at a distance, ranged weapons are what you'll need. There are many to choose from, including guns, bows and even less well-known projectile launc...

17 Okt 202411min

While hand-to-hand melee combat has not historically been used in terms of warfare, except in extreme circumstances, it is more common in personal fights. From blunt force trauma to grappling, there a...

14 Okt 202411min

Continuing from our last episode, we wanted to talk about other natural toxins that can be used in your story to kill a character. These are more likely to be accidental in some way, but can also be u...

10 Okt 202411min

One of the ways you might use to kill someone in your story is through poison. In this episode, we focus specifically on poison from heavy metals such as arsenic and cyanide. We look into what happens...

7 Okt 202411min

Welcome to spooky season! To celebrate, we will be digging into death. Across all genres, one common thread that connects many of them is the idea and fallout of death. Whether it's a character workin...

3 Okt 202412min

Rebranding words - taking words that exist and making them mean something particular for your story - is a time-tested way to engage readers with your story. They offer almost an easter egg quality to...

30 Sep 202410min