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The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, David Dastmalchian, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
TIH 630: C. J. Dotson on Writing routine, Strange Supernatural Experiences, and Writing about Trauma in Fiction
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TIH 630: C. J. Dotson on Writing routine, Strange Supernatural Experiences, and Writing about Trauma in Fiction
In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about her writing routine, strange supernatural experiences, writing about trauma in fiction, and much more.
[3:40] Writing routine and typical working week.
[14:55] The what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger fallacy.
[19:30] Self-care for protecting own mental health when writing about difficult and traumatic topics.
[25:50] Traci, via Patreon, asks about marketing debut fiction.
[33:35] Strange supernatural experiences in real life.
[44:10] Forthcoming book, These Familiar Walls.
[1:14:30] Biggest lightbulb moments in writing career thus far.
[1:21:20] Connect with C. J. and final thoughts.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-630-c-j-dotson-on-writing-routine-strange-supernatural-experiences-and-writing-about-trauma-in-fiction
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This Is Horror Podcast
The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, David Dastmalchian, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
