by Joe Mynhardt | Apr 3, 2024 | blog
Greetings, denizens of the Shadows & Ink realm! As we traverse the dark corridors of our imaginations, crafting tales that chill and thrill, it’s crucial not to overlook the very vessel that harbors our creative spirits: our bodies. To build on last week’s...
by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 27, 2024 | blog
Greetings, fellow scribes of the eerie and uncanny! In our continuous journey through the mist-shrouded paths of horror writing, we often encounter unseen obstacles that hinder our progress. Today, let’s shine a lantern on one of the most insidious foes of creativity:...
by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 20, 2024 | blog
Dialogue will also be examined for its role as a foreshadowing tool. When used effectively, dialogue can plant seeds of anticipation and anxiety, hinting at what horrors are yet to come without robbing scenes of their immediate impact. The next section will explore...
by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 13, 2024 | blog
Moving on, dialogue also possesses the unique ability to nudge the plot forward. Beyond the revelation of character nuances, it can unravel mysteries, introduce conflicts, or signal impending doom. The challenge lies in balancing the informative nature of dialogue...
by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 6, 2024 | blog
In the dim recesses of horror fiction, dialogue serves as a lantern, casting light on the psyches and histories of characters. When used deftly, it carves out the contours of their personalities, unravels their fears, and embroiders their backgrounds into the tapestry...
by Joe Mynhardt | Feb 14, 2024 | blog
In preparation for my Shadows & Ink Vol.2 book, out in April, I want to deep dive into dialogue, which is so important in horror fiction. The book delves quite deep into dialogue and a few other topics, but I felt the need to share some of my extra research with...
