Shadows & Ink Blog

Greetings, fellow wordsmiths! Today, let's tackle one of the most formidable foes in the writer's arsenal: writer's block. I don’t really like the term, since it’s become something authors fear more than they should. So let’s just say you’re hitting a bit of a...

Greetings, fellow adventurers of the written word! Today, we embark on a journey of transformation, exploring the importance of being open to change as authors. In our recent Shadows & Ink Mastermind meeting, we witnessed firsthand the profound impact that...

Welcome back to the Shadows & Ink blog, where we not only explore the eerie and unknown but also hone our craft with advanced writing techniques. Today, we're delving into a fascinating narrative device that can add depth, intrigue, and a thrilling layer of...

In our latest Shadows & Ink Mastermind session, we delved into the shadowy depths of subtext with none other than horror aficionado Gary A. Braunbeck. Our discussion centered around dissecting the layers beneath the surface of several compelling stories, with Jack...

Welcome back to the eerie embrace of Shadows & Ink, where the whispers of our collective creativity echo through the corridors of horror and beyond. In our ongoing exploration of what fuels our craft, we've delved into the realms of personal well-being and the...

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 post...