In this episode of the Killer Pros, Tanner interviews author Brad Ricks about his new series, 'The Night Crew.' They discuss the intricacies of blending horror with action thriller elements, the evolution of writing styles, and the challenges of creating authentic and engaging stories. Brad shares insights into his writing process, character development, and the motivation behind his vampire lore, while also touching on the importance of accurate details and the collaborative nature of indie publishing.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:46 Discussing the Night Crew
01:29 Blending Horror and Action
03:13 Writing Journey and Evolution
05:06 Character Development and Writing Style
12:21 Vampire Lore and World-Building
17:03 Series Development and Author Process
23:51 Beta Reader Feedback and Story Bible
24:17 Using AI for Story Bibles
24:43 Creating a Wiki for Your World
25:19 Leaving Room for Character Growth
25:47 Writer's Block and Character Authenticity
26:41 First Draft Strategies
28:15 Short Stories as Blueprints
29:18 Using Trello for Storyboarding
29:59 Importance of Logical Consistency
31:30 Research and Realism in Writing
35:39 Favorite Aspects of World-Building
36:19 Vampires as Characters
37:52 Where to Find Brad Ricks' Work
38:59 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
Connect with Brad at https://www.bradricks.com/
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Intro & Outro music: Super Strange Synths by YellowTree -- https://freesound.org/s/482961/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
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