TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep. 360: Chris Ryan's Crafting Of A Killer’s Mind Using Poetic Fusion.
This week, hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dive deep into the fusion of horror and poetry with Chris’s latest experimental project: "It's Been a Privilege."
Chris unpacks the accidental inspiration behind writing a harrowing narrative about a serial killer entirely in verse. This format breaks away from traditional storytelling and offers readers a chilling glimpse into a fractured, egotistical mind through poetic journal entries.
Alex guides the conversation, highlighting the unique creative process, the challenges of writing in this unconventional style, and the uphill battle of marketing a book that doesn’t fit neatly into any one genre.
Stick around as Chris shares five invaluable lessons from this ambitious literary experiment.
Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a fan of crime and horror, or just curious about the wild ways stories can be told, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and a celebration of bold storytelling choices.
Plug in and let’s explore the killer narrative hidden in verse!
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00:00 "Tell The Damn Story" Podcast
04:24 Inspiration from Sarah Tantlinger's Reading
08:32 Exploring Poetry Styles for Characters
11:15 "Detective Poetry: Familiar Yet Standalone"
14:15 Fragmented Mind in Poetic Duality
18:33 Embracing Free Verse Poetry
22:56 "Actor's Surprising Character Transformation"
24:46 "Poetic Storytelling Challenge"
27:38 Poem Drafting and Revision Process
33:33 "Promoting Poetry with Alien Budapest"
35:12 Poetry Features and Social Media
39:17 "Poetry Forms in Storytelling"
40:36 "Writing for Yourself First"
44:19 "Subscribe for More Stories"
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