by christawojo@gmail.com | May 22, 2019 | Blog, Book Marketing, Dark Fiction, For Writers, Horror
Originally appeared on kyrobooks.com. What is dark fiction? Dark fiction writers have a difficult time when it comes to promoting their work. Romance, mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy books have a clearly defined reader. Dark fiction is a lesser known term, a sub-genre...
by christawojo@gmail.com | May 21, 2019 | Blog, For Writers, Let's Get Published
Hello, I’m Christa Wojciechowski, and I’m a struggling writer. It is a miraculous time in the writing world. Technology and the internet have made the dream of becoming an author possible for everyone. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I am a self-published author. I’m...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Apr 9, 2019 | Blog, Book Marketing, For Writers, Let's Get Published, Writer Resources, Writer Services
Writers are thought of as strange, solitary creatures. Many of us spend more time with the characters in our heads instead of real people, including me. This is a great modus operandi for the actual writing part, but when it comes to all the other elements that go...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jan 18, 2019 | Blog, For Writers, Writer Resources
How can insecure writers (like me) become confident in their craft? By learning all they can about writing, of course! The answer is so obvious, but I never took action. So, I finally invested in myself by signing up for my first ever writing course, Richard...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog, Gothic Fiction, Writer Resources
Do you ever wonder why the ending of you story fails to have the impact you want it to have? Something is off, but you can’t quite figure out what it is. In this brilliant lesson, writing coach and editor Joseph Sale illuminates the secrets of the gothic ending....
by christawojo@gmail.com | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog, For Writers, Gothic Fiction, Horror, Writer Resources
Class is in session. Have a seat, grab your quill, and enjoy Part 2 of Writing Coach Joseph Sale’s series on how to write Gothic fiction.HOW TO WRITE GOTHICSo, in the previous class we looked at the four key elements of mood, architecture,...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Nov 16, 2018 | Blog, For Writers, Horror, Uncategorized, Writer Resources, Writer Services
Gothic fiction is my favorite genre in literature. I love the gloomy atmosphere, its spine-tingling effect, its brooding, mysterious characters and its romantic prose. No matter what I write, I usually tend to lean toward the gothic. What is gothic fiction? For those...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Oct 31, 2018 | †3 Dark, Blog, Christa Wojciechowski
Michael shuffles home from the bus stop. A heat wave bakes the city and the sweat that dribbles down his cheeks tickles and infuriates him. His jeans are heavy with humidity and rub against his knee caps. He looks down at the road beneath his sneakers to avoid being...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Oct 30, 2018 | Blog, Christa Wojciechowski, Horror, Interviews
I’ve got a Halloween treat for you. I was beyond honored to have been interviewed by Lilyn G (of Scifi and Scary) at Ladies of Horror Fiction. This new site is a collaboration of diehard horror lovers who want to promote women in horror fiction. Check out their...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Aug 29, 2018 | †3 Dark, Blog, Christa Wojciechowski, Existentialism, On God, On Philosophy, Uncategorized
Love is something we all crave. Being loved and accepted is part of our human wiring. Whether we like other human beings or not, we need to be around them in order to be happy. Studies show that aging people suffer depression and have a shorter lifespan simply because...
