Step inside the mind behind Agony.
Here, we share insights into the creative process, inspirations drawn from horror and psychology, and the stories that shape the darkness.
Master the art of foreshadowing in writing and learn to trust your reader. Discover the critical difference between foreshadowing and telegraphing, how to effectively use Chekhov’s Gun, and the secret to planting subtle clues that lead to satisfying plot twists and narrative payoffs.
Explore the foundations of character development within creative writing with a budding indie author, Clay Tarlton Hensley. Join Clay in a discussion about the difference between traits vs. personality, why contradiction makes characters feel human, and how to put it together… plus, a link to our always-evolving resource bank article for those who read to the end!
Clay divulges the characters from his own works and from his favourite reads who taught him how to write, including a particularly surprising source of inspiration that nobody would expect!
This article is about my journey to find my footing as a writer. I’ve also listed quite a few resources for fellow newbie creatives like myself!
Clay Tarlton-Hensley reflects on their writing journey, realizing there’s no single “correct” way to draft a book. In this article, we’ll highlight the distinction between plotters and pantsers, and explore the hybrid “plantser” approach. The key takeaway is that writers should find a process that works for them, facilitating completed drafts rather than just outlines!
Clay Tarlton-Hensley breaks down the one core pillar that every good book needs in this Technical/Informative article, and how AI can’t overcome one singular flaw in writing…