19 episodes

Lets delve into writing advice for horror: writing techniques and tips, analyzing our favorite twisted passages, exploring subgenres, and alchemizing aspects from scary films and monster movies into our own tormenting tales. We will also be interviewing fellow writers and horror enthusiasts along the way. 

Twisted Tendrils: Horrific Writing Advice Laura Nettles

    • Society & Culture
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Lets delve into writing advice for horror: writing techniques and tips, analyzing our favorite twisted passages, exploring subgenres, and alchemizing aspects from scary films and monster movies into our own tormenting tales. We will also be interviewing fellow writers and horror enthusiasts along the way. 

    Ep. 18: Canadian Horror: Horror Where You Are | Interview with Liselle Sambury

    Ep. 18: Canadian Horror: Horror Where You Are | Interview with Liselle Sambury

    Interview with published author Liselle Sambury of the Blood Like duology and upcoming horror novel Delicious Monsters (Feb 28, 2023). We delve into finding horror where you are, the importance of having diversity in publishing, and some fun Easter eggs of Ontario incorporated into her books. Discover a childhood fear central to her upcoming release. Follow her here: https://lisellesambury.ca/ and on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LiselleSambury 

    • 43 min
    Ep. 17: Healing From Our Inner Critic: Seeing Flaws vs. Progress | Interview with Alexa Donne

    Ep. 17: Healing From Our Inner Critic: Seeing Flaws vs. Progress | Interview with Alexa Donne

    This episode we tackle imposter syndrome. Alexa Donne is a traditionally published YA sci-fi and thriller author. Her latest book, Pretty Dead Queens, releases October 4th, 2022! Follow her here:
    https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexaDonne & https://www.instagram.com/alexadonne/

    • 45 min
    Ep. 16: Learning From Disappointing Books

    Ep. 16: Learning From Disappointing Books

    Ever read a book that disappointed you? What did you learn from it? This past week I read a disappointing horror novella that had heaps of praise. Here are some lessons I took away from the experience. 

    • 7 min
    Ep. 15: Varying Sentence Types and Structures

    Ep. 15: Varying Sentence Types and Structures

    Short and sweet episode. Remember CHADS when trying to mix up types of sentences for flavor. Also, vary the structures with commas, fragments and other techniques. 

    • 6 min
    Ep. 14: Healing Through Horror | Interview With D.L. Tillery

    Ep. 14: Healing Through Horror | Interview With D.L. Tillery

    An interview with the Mistress of Horror D.L. Tillery. How can we heal through consuming and creating horror?

    Find her here: https://www.authordltillery.com/

    • 37 min
    Ep. 13: Finding and Submitting to Publications

    Ep. 13: Finding and Submitting to Publications

    Great recourses listed in the episode. 


    Submission Grinder: https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/
    Submittable: https://www.submittable.com/
    Moksah: https://moksha.io/
    Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/duosuma/
    Published to Death: https://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/p/calls-for-submissions.html
    Horror Tree: https://horrortree.com/

    • 13 min

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LisaIsHereForIt ,

A must-listen if you write or want to write horror!

Laura is a knowledgeable and fantastic host! No matter the topic, you’re guaranteed to gain something from every episode - can’t recommend Twisted Tendrils enough. 🙌

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