EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 41 MIN
Tell The Damn Story, ep 430: From Flash Fiction to Full Novels: Crafting Effective Horror, Pt 1
from Tell The Damn Story · host Alex Simmons & Chris Ryan
"Part One: Finding Your Voice in the Dark"Horror writer John “The King” Collins joins Alex and Chris for Part One of a special two-part TTDS conversation about monsters, mentors, finding your voice, and learning to write the stories you want to tell.John shares the advice that changed his approach to writing: stop chasing publication for a year and simply write. Twenty-two stories later, he had become a stronger, more confident storyteller.Plus: what makes horror fun, why monsters need humanity, finding the right critique group, and the difference between useful criticism and empty praise.Then continue with Part Two: Writing From the Wound, as the conversation turns toward the life experiences behind the stories.Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: [email protected] follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryStories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → Buy Me A Coffee!
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