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Jan 5, 20223 min read

Stirring the Pot and Twisting the Plot: Creating Written Suspense

Good suspense includes four key elements: surprise, inevitability, escalation, and revelation. How can you keep a reader in suspense?

Sep 1, 20213 min read

Why You Should Stop Trying to Be Original

Originality happens for certain reasons, and trying isn't one of them.

Feb 10, 20215 min read

Caffeinated Writer's Movie Critique: Black Bear (2020)

This blog series is our attempt to dissect movies from a writer's point of view. Unlike most movies reviews, our focus is primarily on the s

Jan 27, 20214 min read

Exploring Mental Illness through the Horror Movie Genre

Horror movies come in all forms, from axe-wielding psychopaths to haunted houses. The genre hosts everything from vampires stalking the...

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Dec 30, 20204 min read

Twin Peaks to The Starless Sea: a Discussion of Weird

What makes something weird in a way that complements the story versus weird for the sake of being weird?

Oct 21, 20203 min read

Loud Coffee Press' Guide to Halloween Horror

In the spirit of Halloween, we broke down some of our perennial favorite horrors into random categories.

Sep 30, 20204 min read

Interview: Horror Movies and Youtube Tips with Emma from Spookyastronauts!

A few months ago, we stumbled upon an excellent YouTube channel called Spookyastronauts.