Podcast E19: Halloween special - how to make it as a horror writer

In this Halloween episode of Coffee, Tea or Something Stronger?, Clare Lynch talks to horror writer C.C. Adams. In their chat, C.C. talked about how he fleshes out an idea from elevator pitch to final product – and offers tips on how to get a horror work out there into the market. Tune in to hear C.C. discuss:

• The attractions of horror as a genre

• What scares him

• London as a character in his work

• His creative process – and why he always starts with an elevator pitch

• Why you need to get feedback on your work

• How to deal with negative criticism of your writing

• The importance of networking and self-promotion as a horror writer

About C.C. Adams

London native C. C. Adams is the author behind urban horror novella But Worse Will Come. His short horror fiction appears in publications such as Turn To Ash, Weirdbook Magazine and The Black Room Manuscripts. A member of the Horror Writers Association, he still lives in the capital. This is where he lifts weights, cooks - and looks for the perfect quote to set off the next dark delicacy. Visit him at www.ccadams.com

Picture courtesy of Clem Ono Photography

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