Why We’re Drawn to Dark Stories

Publishing & Author Career • Writing Craft
2013
Featuring Baron R. Birtcher, Chris Knopf, Damian Berry, David Freed, Hilary Davidson

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Baron R. Birtcher, Chris Knopf, Damian Berry, David Freed, and Hilary Davidson explore what draws writers and readers to dark fiction. They discuss how to write stories that confront the darker sides of human nature while also navigating the publishing realities of a genre known for its emotional intensity.

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