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Capturing Ghosts On The Page: Writing Horror & Dark Fiction

Capturing Ghosts On The Page: Writing Horror & Dark Fiction


“Don’t write merely to shock. People are used to shock-horror. You need to get beneath the skin. Use a flensing knife and keep it sharp. It’s good to shock, but only as part of the story you tell.” In these essays, Kaaron Warren—the Shirley Jackson Award-winning writer behind Slights, The Greif Hole, and Into Bones Like Oil—explores the craft...   [click here for more]
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Eclectic Projects 001

Eclectic Projects 001


This first issue of Eclectic Projects features four original short stories, the launch of an ongoing serial, and one feature essay from Aurealis and Ditmar award-winning author Peter M. Ball Featuring a blend of fantasy, science fiction, and horror, this issue includes: Two ex-lovers with a bloody, magical secret who reunite in On Meeting An Ex-Girlfriend For Drinks At The Bar Of The Hotel...   [click here for more]
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Eclectic Projects 002

Eclectic Projects 002


The second issue of Eclectic Projects features four original short stories and more from Aurealis and Ditmar award-winning author Peter M. Ball. The fantasy, horror, and science fiction stories in this issue include: The realities of high density living prove difficult for the sensitive ears of a troll in The Bridge Troll’s Upstairs Neighbours. A time travel agent’s night off turns violent...   [click here for more]
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Eclectic Projects 003

Eclectic Projects 003


The third issue of Eclectic Projects features four original short stories and more from Aurealis and Ditmar award-winning author Peter M. Ball. Dive into this issue to find: A glimpse into the secrets held by six cats who gather around a magical campfire in Six Cats Go Camping. A dedicated cosplayer who finds new purpose when alien's invade in The Chap Who Wanted To Be Captain Flagg. A mad scientist...   [click here for more]
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Eyes On The Stars: Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy

Eyes On The Stars: Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy


“I'm not going to lie to you. There are no secret handshakes or rules that will get you on your particular dream-path. If there was, we'd all be on our own already. If you want to be a successful writer, be prepared to have to make up most of it as you go along.” In these essays, Sean Williams—the best-selling author of over 120 short stories and fifty novels—shares his thoughts on...   [click here for more]
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From Baby Brain to Writer Brain: Writing Through A World of Parenting Distractions

From Baby Brain to Writer Brain: Writing Through A World of Parenting Distractions


In this chapbook, Tansy Rayner Roberts—the Hugo-award winning podcaster and author of Musketeer Space, the Creature Court series, and more—explores the paths taken to reclaim and re-envision her writing career after becoming a mother. Drawn from her popular blog, From Baby Brain to Writer Brain charts Robert’s journey and offers advice to any new parent trying to balance a writing...   [click here for more]
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Goal Setting (Literally): A Writer's Guide

Goal Setting (Literally): A Writer's Guide


“Well-conceived goals, when acted upon, can prevent you from getting distracted and wasting time on other less vital tasks. In short, they give you direction, and get you there faster.”  In this chapbook, Lee Murray—the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of the Taine McKenna series and editor of Black Cranes: Tales of Unquiet Women—lays out a systematic approach to establishing...   [click here for more]
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Headstrong Girl: How To Live A Writer's Life

Headstrong Girl: How To Live A Writer's Life


“The path to happiness in writing is always in the process: the imagining and the writing.” In these essays, Kim Wilkins—the celebrated author behind Daughters of the Storm, Giants of the Frost, and (as Kimberley Freeman) Wildflower Hill and Stars Across The Ocean—offers the collected writing wisdom she’s accumulated across...   [click here for more]
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The Early Experiments: A Short Fiction Lab Primer

The Early Experiments: A Short Fiction Lab Primer


Fiction writers are taught to show, not tell. In each Short Fiction Lab chapbook, award winning short fiction writer Peter M. Ball takes one of his own stories and explores an aspect of the writing craft in the accompanying essay. In this introductory Primer to the Short Fiction Lab series, Ball presents four short tales for lovers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Upon Discovering...   [click here for more]
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The Martial Art of Writing & Other Essays

The Martial Art of Writing & Other Essays


“The thing about an art — and one of the things I love about both Kung Fu and writing — is that you’re never finished. No matter how good you get, no matter how much you achieve, you can always get better.” In these essays, Alan Baxter—the author of cult horror hits like The Roo, the Eli Carver series, and the Australian Shadows Award-winners Crow Shine and Served...   [click here for more]
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Tomorrow's Language

Tomorrow's Language


From the World Fantasy Award-winning author Helen Marshall comes a collection of critical works focused on the evolution of writing, horror, and the weird tale. Within this volume you’ll find an interrogation of the radical poetics of M. John Harrison’s worldbuilding, deep dives into the works of Stephen King and Kelly Link, and a meditation on the need for new and evolving language to...   [click here for more]
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What To Do When You Don't Have A Book Coming Out and Even More Sage Advice

What To Do When You Don't Have A Book Coming Out and Even More Sage Advice


“Your career is unlikely to be a constant stream of hits, accolades, festival circuits — and that’s kind of good, because if you’re constantly on-the-road, it’s hard to write and create.” In these essays, Angela Slatter — the celebrated author of the Sourdough stories, the Verity Fassbinder series, and (as A.G. Slatter) All The Murmuring Bones — tackles...   [click here for more]
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Wide Open Fear: Collected Southern Dark Columns

Wide Open Fear: Collected Southern Dark Columns


"Writers of great horror don’t hold back when it comes to subject matter: nothing is off limits. Their stories go to places that make readers shudder, sweat, squirm.” In these columns, Lisa L. Hannett – the award-winning author behind Bluegrass SymphonyLament for the Afterlife, and Song For Dark Seasons — turns her attention to the topics of writing,...   [click here for more]
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Winged, With Sharp Teeth

Winged, With Sharp Teeth


Fiction writers are taught to show, not tell. In each Short Fiction Lab, award-winning short fiction writer Peter M. Ball presents an original story and an accompanying essay showcasing a particular aspect of the craft or business of writing inspired by the creative work. The Story: Winged, With Sharp Teeth There have always been lands not mapped out in an atlas, and those lands...   [click here for more]
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Writer Chaps Season 1 Collection [BUNDLE]

Writer Chaps Season 1 Collection [BUNDLE]


This special bundle product contains the following titles. Capturing Ghosts On The Page: Writing Horror & Dark Fiction Regular price: $2.99 Bundle price: $2.33 Format: ePub (Nook, Sony, eReaders) “Don’t write merely to shock. People are used to shock-horror. You need to get beneath the skin. Use a flensing knife and keep it sharp. It’s good to shock, but...   [click here for more]
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You Are Not Your Writing & Other Sage Advice

You Are Not Your Writing & Other Sage Advice


"Sure, writers have demons and inner critics that whisper horrible, discouraging things to us. But some of us give them undignified pet names and enrol them in short courses to get them off our hands..." In these essays, Angela Slatter—the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the Sourdough Stories, the Verity Fassbinder Series, and more—explores the relationship between the writer, their work,...   [click here for more]
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You Don't Want To Be Published & Other Things Nobody Tell You When You First Start Writing

You Don't Want To Be Published & Other Things Nobody Tell You When You First Start Writing


In these essays, Peter M. Ball-Aurealis award-winning author and founder of Brian Jar Press-explores the seemingly unintuitive lessons he's learned over twenty years of writing, educating other writers, and running writing conferences attended by hundreds of authors at every level of experience. Drawn from some of his most popular blog posts, author presentations, and articles, You Don't Want...   [click here for more]
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Eclectic Projects 004

Eclectic Projects 004


The fourth issue of Eclectic Projects features four original short stories and more from Aurealis and Ditmar award-winning author Peter M. Ball. Dive into this issue to find:  Teenage friendships tested amid mecha racing on a frost-covered planet in The Last Season.   Lethal and disturbing magic girls defending humanity against an alien invasion in The Bridesmaids. An unlikely...   [click here for more]
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