Writing Craft Episodes

Episodes about being a better writer.
Organize Your First Round of Edits
Oct. 20, 2022

Organize Your First Round of Edits

Horror Writers! The first draft is done. Now, the real work begins. There's a stack of 200 plus pages, messed up plots, and mid manuscript cast changes - you need to tame this wild best of a "book." It's easy to get overwhelmed in this stage. Here's a...
Using Prologues
March 13, 2022

Using Prologues

Still wondering about the use of prologues? Here's my thoughts on when to use and when to avoid them. I also talk about the upcoming live streams and weekend write with me streams. Email the show at writingfright@gmail.com Follow on FB, IG, Twitch,...
Finding an Editor
March 11, 2022

Finding an Editor

Worried about how to find an editor. In today's episode, I go over how to find an editor, recap were I've been for the pas few months, and talk about why having the right editor is important. connect with me on FI, IG, Twitch, and Discord...
RM Galardo on Creating Fulton Hills Revision and World Building
Nov. 15, 2021

RM Galardo on Creating Fulton Hills Revision and World Building

Author and podcast Host RM Galardo joins us to talk about creating her world, her novel Sister, and why revision is so important. You can finder her work on amazon, follow her on Instagram @rmgalardo, and email her at rebecca@rebeccagalardo.com ...
2nd Draft Lessons
Aug. 28, 2021

2nd Draft Lessons

I'm close to wrapping the second draft of The Haint. Here are a few lessons I've learned along with a quick check in.  We are also launching a Story a Week Challenge. Write one full first draft of a short story every week for a year. At the end...
Updates And Dealing With Setbacks
Dec. 11, 2020

Updates And Dealing With Setbacks

It's been a while. This week Tanner is back to talk about what to do when life happens and you need to step away from writing to take care of business. Tanner also provide updates on what's been going on for the last 2 months. --- Send in a voice...
Let Your Story Find Itself
Sept. 28, 2020

Let Your Story Find Itself

This week was a turning point in my WIP. We've all heard the advice, don't revise in first draft. This is why! Email the show at writingfright@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writingfright/message
Action Scenes
Sept. 24, 2020

Action Scenes

In this week's episode, Tanner talks about some of the problems he faced writing action scenes. On Writing Horror Edited by Mort Castle: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Horror-Handbook-Writers-Association/dp/1582974209 Email me at:...
Making Time to Write
Sept. 7, 2020

Making Time to Write

This week Tanner talks about the ways he's found to make more time for writing while having more financial stability and balancing everyday life. Send your questions,  progress, brags, and word counts to Email the show at...