EP.02: Horror That Heals - John Palisano on Using Fear as Inspiration and the Future of Writing & AI

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Writers Ritual with Brianna Winner

Brianna Winner

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EP.02: Horror That Heals - John Palisano on Using Fear as Inspiration and the Future of Writing & AI

Writers Ritual with Brianna Winner

1 hour 16 minutes 4 seconds

2 weeks ago

EP.02: Horror That Heals - John Palisano on Using Fear as Inspiration and the Future of Writing & AI

EP.02 – Horror That Heals: John Palisano on Fear as Inspiration and the Future of Writing & AI

In this episode of The Writers Ritual, host Brianna Winner talks with John Palisano, Bram Stoker Award–winning author, songwriter, and filmmaker, about using fear as inspiration, strengthening creativity, maintaining authenticity in the age of AI, and how horror and dark fiction can help us explore, transform, and heal.

From a bullied childhood to touring nationally with punk and rock bands and writing acclaimed novels, John shares how storytelling became both survival and transformation.

Together, they explore fear as a creative catalyst, the therapeutic nature of horror, the future and ethics of AI in writing, and the power of sincerity in a world of constant change.

A conversation about fear as fuel, art as transformation, authenticity as survival, and why the best stories are always written through courage.

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Website: ⁠⁠johnpalisano.com⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@johnpalisano⁠⁠

The Writer’s Ritual Website: ⁠⁠writersritual.com⁠

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Personal Connections
02:36 – The Journey into Writing and Storytelling
05:25 – The Influence of Music and Film on Writing
08:21 – Transitioning from Music to Writing
11:07 – Exploring the Horror Genre
13:46 – The Evolution of Storytelling and Genre Blending
15:22 – The Impact of Technology on Storytelling
18:21 – The Role of Authenticity in Art
20:44 – Navigating the Challenges of AI in Creative Fields
22:59 – The Future of Storytelling and Community Engagement
39:58 – The Evolution of Writing Technology
41:53 – Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Technology
43:40 – Advice to My Younger Self
46:21 – The Emotional Toll of Writing and Reviews
50:45 – Daily Writing Rituals and Techniques
57:35 – The Therapeutic Nature of Horror
01:01:11 – Advice for Aspiring Writers
01:06:11 – The Importance of Community in Writing

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John Palisano, Brianna Winner, The Writer’s Ritual, writing, storytelling, horror, dark fiction, gothic, AI, technology, creativity, authenticity, community, publishing, mentorship, artistic process, emotional connection, reviews, horror genre, fear as inspiration, future of writing, writing and AI, horror that heals, podcast for writers