

But also I believe that all of them have something to teach that could inform your writing for audio. This isn’t a how-to guide to write for audio, but rather a selection of tales which I think show a wonderful range of examples of how one can write in general. None of these stories have been on the show. It’s important, I think, to read works that aren’t fully tailored to what you’re trying to achieve yourself. There are stories here that simply couldn’t be adapted for audio, or wouldn’t be suitable.

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It’s important to mention however that this list is not intended to be a series of examples of how to write for the podcast specifically. Everything on the list is available to read online for free, with links provided in this post. I’d recommend that everyone with aspirations to write for the podcast – whether newcomers or returning authors – check these stories out if they get chance. I’ve taken care not to focus solely on horror, although there are plenty on the list that belong in our little corner of the literatureverse. All of these are supremely excellent tales, and I believe that every one of them has something unique to teach when it comes to constructing narratives. I’ve compiled here a list of thirty short stories (admittedly one of which stretches the definition of ‘short’). In fact, reading outside of your comfort zone can often help you to bring new ideas and approaches to the table in your own writing. Reading a wide cross-section of genres and styles will always help improve your craft. And not just in your chosen field either. Whenever authors ask me for writing advice, one of the first things I tell them is to read a lot.
