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The NoSleep Podcast
S20: NoSleep Podcast Halloween Hangover 2023
Nov 5, 2023
Guest Marcus Damanda, author of “Murdered Darlings,” discusses the emotional impact of 'killing your darlings' in the publishing industry. The narrator reflects on their guilt and contemplates murder, but instead plans a celebratory dinner with their editor. The podcast concludes with a farewell, post-Halloween recovery wishes, and acknowledgments to the production team.
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- The editing process for writers involves the challenging task of removing beloved elements known as 'murdered darlings' that don't significantly contribute to the story.
- The power dynamics between writers and editors can create potentially unhealthy relationships, where writers may feel obligated to comply with editor demands and sacrifice personal connections with their characters.
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The team takes a break after releasing a lot of horror content
After releasing over five hours of horror stories for Halloween, the podcast team decides to take a break and recharge. They explain that writers are not included in the break as their work is done well in advance of the episodes. The host mentions Marcus D'Amanda, a writer with many published books, who shares insights into the challenges writers face.
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