Category Archives: Other

The Curry Barker/Robert Rodriguez Parallel

Like a lot of people (and probably some of you), I recently found myself marveling over the success of the new generation of horror filmmakers. Strike that, not just the success—the quality, as well. The recent success of filmmakers like Danny and Michael Philippou (Talk to Me, Bring Her Back), Curry Barker (Obsession), and KaneContinue reading “The Curry Barker/Robert Rodriguez Parallel”

Overthinking? Try Unpacking the Suitcase

In my last post, I mentioned a writers workshop I went to on the coast. One of the presenters was a horror writer/director named Duncan Birmingham. His movie Who Invited Them? is on Hulu, and definitely worth a watch if you’re into unsettling, off putting stories. Duncan’s presentation involved what he called “unpacking the suitcase.”Continue reading “Overthinking? Try Unpacking the Suitcase”

Are Any of You in IRL Writer’s Groups?

Something has come over me recently. I don’t know why now, of all times, but it has. I’ve been thinking about writer’s groups. Writing is a highly solitary endeavor most of the time, as you all know. I guess I’m yearning for some camaraderie, and having people willing and able to ready work and offerContinue reading “Are Any of You in IRL Writer’s Groups?”

Where Do You Find Inspiration?

Inspiration for writers can sometimes be hard to come by. We’re all out there, grinding as best we can, but sometimes that doesn’t cut it. Sometimes it feels like being a writer is nothing but a huge exercise in futility. You write, you submit, you get rejected, rinse, repeat. After a while you can startContinue reading “Where Do You Find Inspiration?”

Unsolicited Advice From an Unqualified Source

Well, I don’t know if I’d call myself *completely* unqualified. Partly qualified? Sure, let’s go with that. I just thought the title was catchy and went with it. What I’d like to do is offer a little advice/encouragement to writers at nearly every stage of their journey. And what gives me, a largely unpublished writerContinue reading “Unsolicited Advice From an Unqualified Source”