286. Writing Short Stories to a Theme with Patrick Barb
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Author and editor Patrick Barb tells listeners what goes into making a collection or anthology around a theme, how to assemble short stories thematically, and the dos and don'ts of writing to a theme.
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Visit Patrick's website:
http://patrickbarb.com/
Grab a copy of his short-story collection, The Children's Horror:
https://www.northernrepublic.co.uk/books/childrenshorror/
Check out Patrick's anthology recommendations:
Howls From the Dark Ages: https://a.co/d/ja4F9E8
Collage Macabre: https://collagemacabre.com/
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