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Killer Prose

Tanner Rutledge

Killer Prose is the podcast dedicated to the art and busness of indie horror writing, hosted by author/voice actor Tanner Rutledge. Join Tanner as he delves into the secrets of suspenseful storytelling, featuring interviews with authors, editors, and publishers who specialize in keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

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71 episodes

  1. Meta Updates Terms of Service For Business Pages: What Authors Need to Know 14:11
  2. Ali Toothman on KDP Account Termination 34:54
  3. KU vs Wide: My Publishing plans for 2026 and 2027 28:07
  4. Writing and Publishing with Andrew Najberg 50:35
  5. Maximizing Your Audiobook's Potential: A Guide to Working with Narrators with Alice Sockett 49:56
  6. Writing Series People Want to Read with Brad Ricks 36:02
  7. Word Choice: Elevate Your Fiction Writing 14:47
  8. Why I'm Hiring a Publishing Coach 15:47
  9. Become a Better Writer With Feedback 18:10
  10. Audiobook Narration: From Setup to Performance 14:11
  11. Author Lessons I learned in 2025 10:05
  12. Supercharge Writing Productivity with Dictation 13:46
  13. Middle Grade Horror with Author John Ward 32:56
  14. Story Evolution and Writing Processes with R.M. Galardo 46:50
  15. Essential Resources for Writers 2025: Updates and Tools 27:27
  16. Behind the Scenes: Setting Up My Author Brand 18:54
  17. Managing Your Most Valuable Resource as a Writer: Time 22:42
  18. Transforming Your Stories into Audiobooks 21:50
  19. Horror Book Cover Design with Ruth Anna Evans 49:53
  20. Simplifying the Writing Process: Notecards and Broken Arms 12:03
  21. Insights on Editing with Meriah Gutterson of Marked Up Editing 34:05
  22. Finding My Voice as a Horror Thriller Writer 21:36
  23. Brad Ricks on Exploring the Intersection of Horror and Action in Fiction 42:41
  24. Plot Twists & Navigating Publishing Choices 19:41
  25. Overcoming Writer's Block and Managing Stress 22:19
  26. J.D. Barker on Co-authoring, Career Insights, and Publishing Trends 40:45
  27. New Beginnings: Ditching the Pen Name and Setting Goals for 2025 14:02
  28. Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar on Finding Balance and Writing Craft 1:38:13
  29. Lee Mountford on Writing Full Time 1:06:29
  30. November Update 3:37
  31. Ivy Tholen on being an Indie Author 1:24:42
  32. Writing is a Discipline with Andrew Najberg 1:07:54
  33. Bryan Alaspa on Inspiration and Writing Craft 46:56
  34. Clay Stafford On Killer Nashville And Breaking Into The Industry 40:31
  35. Brad Ricks on Publishing His Debut Novel 28:31
  36. Replacing TicTok and Updates on My WIP 17:53
  37. Leave Room For the Magic 8:56
  38. Breaking Into Horror with MJ Mars 40:06
  39. Blaine Daigle on Writing with All Five Senses 46:26
  40. Breathing New Life Into Old Tropes with Andrew Najberg 1:15:26
  41. Planning A Novel For Publication With Plottr 24:28
  42. 5 Pieces of Software Every Author Should Use 27:23
  43. Getting Back to Roots As A Writer and Content Creator 7:39
  44. Set Up Your Author Career For Success 21:23
  45. Edward Morris on Alphabet of Lightening 38:17
  46. 2023 Goals and Plotting Novels 28:03
  47. Finding a Mentor 23:35
  48. Story Beats and Traditionally Vs Indie Publishing 26:04
  49. Getting Past Distractions 16:34
  50. Why Theme Really Matters 16:15