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Sam Kench

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Sam Kench is an author, screenwriter, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles.

A lover of all forms of art and storytelling, it was the world of cinema that first drew Kench to writing. He writes in all genres with a particular affinity for the dark and twisted and a penchant for stories that change throughout and keep readers guessing.

Outside of storytelling, Kench is an avid poker player and has worked as a professional film critic since he was 15. In 2014, Kench was named one of the most important defenders of free speech by the National Coalition Against Censorship.

In 2022, Kench was included in the top four screenwriters under the age of 25 as chosen by the Black List and the Writers Guild Initiative for the Michael Collyer Fellowship.

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Sam Kench So far in 2020, I've written five feature-film screenplays (three horror, one comedy, one drama). I have two novel projects that I am actively working…moreSo far in 2020, I've written five feature-film screenplays (three horror, one comedy, one drama). I have two novel projects that I am actively working on. One is about 25% finished with the first draft, the other is closer to 50%. I'll share more details about those when they are nearing completion.(less)
Sam Kench I don't think I quite experience writer's block in the traditional way I have always heard it described. I sometimes get stuck at a particular point i…moreI don't think I quite experience writer's block in the traditional way I have always heard it described. I sometimes get stuck at a particular point in a story but with enough caffeine and enough time spent staring at my laptop, I can usually power through that blockage. Sometimes it becomes clear that an idea needs a bit more time to gestate, but when that happens, I jump right into another project to remain productive.(less)
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South of the Mason-Dixon

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My New Novel is Out Now

My second novel is available now! South of the Mason-Dixon is a horror novel published by HellBound Books and I can confidently call it my best and most complete piece of work to date.

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(Rating for the titular story only, not the collection) It's a classic for a good reason. Impressive that it doesn't feel dated so many years later and even more impressive that it packs so much into just 11 pages ...more
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I believe Universal Harvester effectively accomplishes what it sets out to do, though it seems clear that John Darnielle had intentions for the story that don't line up with what I was hoping to get out of it. The character work, sense of place, and ...more
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I'm an avid poker player with an interest in True Crime and the "journey" style of non-fiction storytelling. This should be right up my alley, but I found myself getting more and more annoyed with the author the more I read for two main reasons.

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