Episode 2.61 - Writing in the Dark with Tim Waggoner

<p>This week we're excited to welcome <a href="https://www.timwaggoner.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tim Waggoner</a> to the show to discuss his latest book on the craft of writing, <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/writing-in-the-dark-9781947879232/9781947879195" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><em>Writing in the Dark</em></a><em>, </em>which is out now through <a href="http://rawdogscreaming.com/">Raw Dog Screaming Press</a>. Tim's a prolific author who is very familiar to horror fans and has published over 50 novels, 7 collections and numerous short stories in addition to teaching writing at the university level. This was an engaging conversation where we talk a lot about the writing process and some key moments in Tim's career as a writer and educator. All of us at Ink Heist have read&nbsp;<em>Writing in the Dark</em> and we agree that this is an absolute must-read for anyone interested in writing in the Horror genre or even if you just have an interest in the genre itself. It is loaded with great advice told in a conversational tone and exercises that will help you put these concepts into practice. Whether you're a new writer just getting started on their journey or a veteran author that's already been published, <em>Writing in the Dark </em>has something for everyone and is an essential addition to your shelves.</p> <p>Throughout the course of the episode, we talked about the importance of reading, early influences, Tim's teaching career, finding your process, creativity, creating <em>Writing in the Dark</em>, writing in different styles, tie-ins, and so much more. We had a a lot of fun recording this episode and learned a lot from Tim and we hope you guys enjoy it as much as we did.</p>