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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...

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...

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...

Hello, fellow dark scribes of the Shadows & Ink community! Today, we’re venturing into the realms of productivity and motivation, exploring how setting deadlines, working with a team, and having regular accountability check-ins can transform your writing process,...

Earlier this week, our mastermind group got into a spirited chat about one of the unsung heroes in crafting a spine-tingling story: editing. Whether it’s your first ghost story or you’re already a wizard of the weird, let’s talk about why giving your manuscript a good...