In this episode of What’s Kraken, Jo dives deep into horror storytelling with horror writer, podcaster, and screenwriter Justin Wood—a Southern Gothic soul with a taste for the eerie and the honest. They get into everything: ghost-soaked childhood inspirations, the raw evolution of writing style, and what it really means to self-publish when the stories won’t leave you alone. (Needless Nightmares, anyone?)
They unpack the blood, sweat, and beautiful chaos of crafting the screenplay Granny Willow, the grind of podcasting when no one’s listening (yet), and the quiet magic of doing it all for the love of it. Also on deck: seasonal creativity, surprise viral wins (including an unplanned 10K+ listen kid-friendly episode), and why showing up is still the sharpest tool in your kit.
Horror Storytelling with Justin Woods Key Moments:
- The haunted roots of storytelling
- Why editing hurts like hell (but makes it better)
- The long game of podcasting
- Screenwriting horror when the monsters are real
- The joy of doing the damn thing, no matter who’s watching
This one’s for the folklore freaks, the indie makers, and anyone in love with the art of the grind.
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