Shaun AllanJan 29, 20232 minCreating a Horror CharacterWhen you’re writing a new story, do you worry about your characters? Do you wonder if they’ll be strong enough? I definitely do. I want...
Shaun AllanApr 21, 20212 minWrestling the MuseThe Muse. Now there's a character. If you could picture him, what would he be like? I imagine him with an eye mask and a sly grin. A long...
Shaun AllanApr 15, 20213 minOn WritingWhat's the difference between a writer and an author? Or is there even one? I write. I'm not sure which of the two categories I fall...
Shaun AllanApr 6, 20213 minWriter's BlockWriter’s block. Is that what you rest your head on, waiting for that nice sharp blade to drop down and lop it off? Or is it the...
Shaun AllanApr 1, 20213 minOutlining by the Seat of your PantsSoooo……….. Outlining. Pantsing. The flip and catch of a story and the many methods of putting it down on paper (or screen). Which are...