The Magnus Archives MAG S1 Q&A
Oct 26, 2016
In a lively Q&A, the hosts dive into their journey from horror anthology to structured storytelling, revealing the creative process behind their chilling tales. They touch on the influences of M.R. James and the impact of personal fears in narrative craft. Practical insights into audio drama production are shared, alongside humorous behind-the-scenes challenges. They explore fan engagement and its role in shaping their series, all while teasing a special Halloween event and unique thematic scents inspired by their work.
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Genesis of The Magnus Archives
- Jonathan Sims had horror story ideas brewing for years before starting The Magnus Archives.
- The concept evolved after beginning the project with Alexander J Newall and forming the meta-narrative during production.
Planning a Closed Story Arc
- Jonathan Sims plots the entire story arc including the ending before full writing.
- Closed story arcs matter to him to avoid sprawling, endless plots.
Story Threads and Long-Term Planning
- Early episodes cast lines with unresolved threads to revisit later.
- By end of season one, the entire story and world plan was largely complete.