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 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 | 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 | Aug 28, 2018 | †3 Dark, Blog, Uncategorized
Anthony Self is Executive Director, Head of Film and writer for online literary magazine STORGY.com. He is always on the prowl for unique stories. He also pens his own, and his †3Dark story, The Crossing, is certainly unique. The writing is sober, measured, allowing...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Aug 17, 2018 | †3 Dark, For Writers, Interviews, On Creativity
Richard Thomas writes about the dark and strange. I first read his collection of stories called Staring into the Abyss. A few of those stories hit a nerve, and that rarely happens for me. I’m now devouring his Tribulations. Richard has an extensive list of...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Aug 15, 2018 | †3 Dark, Blog, Existentialism, On Philosophy, Our Society, Panama Life
When I was a kid, my dad told me and my sisters horror stories about my grandparents growing up during The Great Depression. My grandfather, born to Polish immigrants in New Jersey, was sent miles away as a little kid to pick berries and sell them on the streets. In...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Aug 14, 2018 | †3 Dark, Blog, For Writers, Interviews, Uncategorized
Today I interview one of my favorite living writers and the creator of †3Dark, Joseph Sale. You’ll learn the secrets behind the mysterious beginnings of the project and why he’s chosen to publish thirteen unique voices in dark fiction. Joseph Sale is also...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Aug 2, 2018 | Blog, Literary Publications, News, Uncategorized
I’m very pleased to announce the launch of Joseph Sale’s 13Dark Indiegogo campaign. You’ve read about the great success of Issue #1 – Dead Voices. Now for some more radical dark fiction from Anthony Self, Andy Cashmore, and Richard Thomas. This issue...
by christawojo@gmail.com | May 15, 2018 | Blog, Book Marketing, Book Reviews, Uncategorized
The Miracle Morning for Writers (Hal Elrod, Steve Scott, Honoree Corder) is a spin off of The Miracle Morning. I downloaded both books after hearing author Hal Elrod’s interview on my client’s personal development podcast. I read The Miracle Morning first,...
