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TIH 630: C. J. Dotson on Writing routine, Strange Supernatural Experiences, and Writing about Trauma in Fiction

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In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about her writing routine, strange supernatural experiences, writing about trauma in fiction, and much more. [3:40] Writing routine and typical working week. [14:55] The what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger fallacy. [19:30] Self-care for protecting own mental health when writing about difficult and traumatic topics. [25:50] Traci, via Patreon, asks about marketing debut fiction. [33:35] Strange supernatural experiences in real life. [44:10] Forthcoming book, These Familiar Walls. [1:14:30] Biggest lightbulb moments in writing career thus far. [1:21:20] Connect with C. J. and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-630-c-j-dotson-on-writing-routine-strange-supernatural-experiences-and-writing-about-trauma-in-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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