Category Archives: Writing advice

The Spooky Writer’s Planner in Use

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Loren Rhoads

Last year, I decided it was time to finally make myself a planner that encompassed all the calendar pages, charts, and spreadsheets that I needed to keep charging forward as an author. I approached my friend, horror author Emerian Rich, … Continue reading →

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Tools to Make Working at Home More Fun

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Loren Rhoads

So here we are again (or still), working from home until our chance at a vaccine finally comes along. Here are a handful of things that have helped me get work done in my breakfast nook/office over the last year. … Continue reading →

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The Brand-New Spooky Writer’s Planner

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Loren Rhoads

Do you write horror, speculative fiction, dark fantasy, paranormal romance, or fairy tales? Are you a spooky blogger, macabre nonfiction columnist, or haunt travel vlogger? Are you ready to stop dreaming and be a writer? Are you an author who … Continue reading →

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How to Write When You Don’t Feel Up to It

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Loren Rhoads

Sometimes, especially lately, it’s hard to do the creative work you want to do. I’ve used a bunch of tricks to get around the blocks. I offer them here, in hopes they’ll inspire you. If you have tricks of your … Continue reading →

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FogCon 2019

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Loren Rhoads

Next weekend is my first convention of the year!  I’m looking forward to going back to FogCon in Walnut Creek, California. Friday afternoon at 3 pm, I’ll be joining Vylar Kaftan, Tina LeCount Myers, and Tyler Hayes to talk about … Continue reading →

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