TIH 672: E. L. Chen on Slasher Summer, Slasher Movies, and Best Writing Advice

In this podcast, E. L. Chen talks about Slasher Summer, slasher movies, the best writing advice she’s ever heard, and much more.

[4:25] Slasher Summer elevator pitch. [6:25] First experiences with slasher movies. [11:30] Watching A Nightmare on Elm Street. [16:35] Lessons taken from other slasher stories within horror fiction. [18:55] Planning process. [24:30] The cabin backstory. [26:20] Editorial input. [31:40] Slasher references. [38:00] Favourite slasher. [40:30] Lessons learnt writing Slasher Summer. [44:50] One Of Us Is Already Dead. [54:20] Best and worst writing advice. [1:00:15] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [1:03:10] Something that frightens Elaine. [1:07:00] Connect with E. L. Chen.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-672-e-l-chen-on-slasher-summer-slasher-movies-and-best-writing-advice

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