Category: Writing
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2023 Awards Eligibility Post
I always find awards eligibility posts a bit weird. You’re an outside chance at best when you’re not based in the US or UK. Especially if you’re published in a subscription mag vs a free-to-read publication. But I published one short story this year, and it’s a bloody good one. BEST SHORT STORY The Black…
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Up the ante! How to raise the stakes in a story
The more the protagonist risks to get what they want, the more satisfying it is when they win. Here’s how to raise the stakes in your story.
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The Well of All Fear – new Regency Call of Cthulhu game out now!
My new Regency Call of Cthulhu game, The Well of All Fear, is out now! Mysterious goings on are afoot in the spa town of Buxton, England.
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The Black Box Killer short story out now in Interzone
Exciting news! My short story THE BLACK BOX KILLER is available now in Interzone! In a world where criminals are redacted, ████ from the Bureau of Redaction must track down a serial killer before they strike again. The Black Box Killer is an experimental futuristic thriller inspired by 60s new wave science fiction.
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How to write an intelligent book review
In the end, a book review is an essay that answers a single question: Why should you read (or not read) this book? Here’s how to write a book review.
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How to write awe-inspiring cosmic horror
Find out how to create a terrifying tale in the style of cosmic horror and H.P. Lovecraft.