Crime Writing Craft Episodes

June 11, 2025

Simplifying the Writing Process: Notecards and Broken Arms

In this solo episode of the Killer Pros podcast, Tanner discusses recent changes in his revision process, particularly shifting back to using notecards for outlining and revisions. He also shares personal updates, including recovering from a fractured arm which has impacted his writing and podcasting activities. Tanner highlights his ongoing projects, such as working on the revision of his book 'The Haint' and launching his voiceover services at tannersvoice.com. He emphasizes the importance of ...
Jan. 23, 2024

Leave Room For the Magic

Plotting provides a road map, but can you plot too much? Is it possible to plott key story beats, and still leave enough elbow room for your charaters and settings to come alive? I talk about this and more in today's episode of Killer Prose Podcast....
June 3, 2023

Getting Back to Roots As A Writer and Content Creator

Over the past several months, I struggled with my identity as a writer and keeping my cozy mystery on track even though it has several horror elements and a definite creepy factor. You guys voiced your opinions on the direction of the show and I have...