Ask the Author: Chanté McCoy
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Chanté McCoy
The best training for writing is simply putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) over and over again. I’ve been writing since grammar school, tackling poems, short stories, newspaper articles, and then onward to corporate documents to pay the bills. No one needs to have a bachelor’s, let alone a master’s, to be a writer. They only need the drive and the willingness to learn about the craft (including grammar!!).
Chanté McCoy
As mentioned in the question about inspiration, the spark of ideas for my horror stories are often nightmares. This is true for "Scabbies," my novel-in-progress.
Chanté McCoy
Inspiration comes from everywhere.
With my horror tales, though, the genesis of most are nightmares that waken me. In the ensuing insomnia, I end up working out story lines as a way to deal with the disturbing images. If I can incorporate humor, all the better.
With my horror tales, though, the genesis of most are nightmares that waken me. In the ensuing insomnia, I end up working out story lines as a way to deal with the disturbing images. If I can incorporate humor, all the better.
Chanté McCoy
I'm currently working on a serio-comic apocalyptic tale tentatively titled "Scabbies." It's "The Most Dangerous Game" meets "28 Days" with brains, not just a hankering for them.
Chanté McCoy
Staring at my computer rarely cures my moments of writer’s block. I become frustrated or bored, then wander off and do laundry. The best way for me to break through and brainstorm is to go on a hike by myself or to walk my dogs in the neighborhood. I hit on an idea and – by the time I return home – I have a scene practically written. Once I walk in the door, watch out: I’m hell-bent on getting those ideas on paper before they flutter away.
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