Empowering the Powerless:
Tim Waggoner's Tips for Keeping
Horror Heroes Active
Horror stories and the hero’s journey – a match made in hell? In this insightful workshop episode, we talk with award-winning horror writer Tim Waggoner to explore his plotting techniques. Tim shares strategies for keeping everyday protagonists actively engaged during the challenging Ordeal stage as they fight for survival. As a bonus, Tim discusses his other cool writing gig: adapting horror movie screenplays into page-turning novels. Whether you’re a hardcore horror writer or looking to add more suspense to your next book, Tim has some great ideas and tricks to share. Tune in now and elevate your storytelling!
Remember, we have a Writers Process meetup every Wednesday. Check us out.
Tim Waggoner is an award-winning author of over sixty horror and dark fantasy novels, short stories, media tie-ins, and writing craft books. His work has earned four Bram Stoker awards and nominations for both the Shirley Jackson and Splatterpunk Awards. He balances his prolific writing career with teaching creative writing and composition as a full-time professor at Sinclair College in Dayton, Ohio. You can explore his extensive works and blog at www.timwaggoner.com.
Check out Tim’s workshops on Avoiding Cliches, the Art of Suspense, and Building Monsters.
Have you checked out our Hero’s Journey Study Guide? Do you appreciate the Snark Notes (aka, show notes but written under the influence)? Words to Write by is a two woman passion project. A little support will go a long way. You could also drop us a line and let us know how you’re enjoying the podcast.
Writing the Return Home: More Than Just a Victory Lap
Christopher Vogler’s The Writer’s JourneyStage Six: Approach to the Innermost Cave Check it Out: The Hero’s Journey Study Guide Subscribe to our Newsletter Remember family road trips? When you’re...