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The Lounge at the End of the Universe => The Writing Forum => Topic started by: FNH on September 12, 2007, 07:09:28 PM

Title: Can you write like Lovecraft?
Post by: FNH on September 12, 2007, 07:09:28 PM
Have you written a H.P.Lovecraft-like story? If you have, and would like to hear it podcast PM me about it.

I've just started a fiction/history podcast that will be broadcasting the works of Mr Lovecraft and lovecraft-like works.

If you have your own story, I can read it, or YOU can, and it'll go into the podcast.

There's no money in this, it's for fun/the kick/because I can.

http://Cthulhu.myPodcast.com
Title: Re: Can you write like Lovecraft?
Post by: Mr. Tweedy on September 12, 2007, 09:53:01 PM
Listened to the first episode.  I dig your reading.  You did a great job sounding terrified, despairing and also like you were really remorseful and disgusted with yourself.  Really good characterization.

...Or do you always sound like that?   ;)
Title: Re: Can you write like Lovecraft?
Post by: Jim on September 12, 2007, 11:15:11 PM
Oh, dear, I might have to take a shot at this. I'm not a great fiction writer, but I might be able to make a passable Mythos story, maybe draw from my years as a "Keeper" in Call of Cthulhu.
Title: Re: Can you write like Lovecraft?
Post by: FNH on September 13, 2007, 08:01:40 AM
Oh, dear, I might have to take a shot at this. I'm not a great fiction writer, but I might be able to make a passable Mythos story, maybe draw from my years as a "Keeper" in Call of Cthulhu.

Go for it! 

I'll be reading a couple of my stories at some point, and I'm no Lovecraft, so please dont be afraid to try.

Tip : Use the word Eldritch for that special "Lovecraft feel".  :)
Title: Re: Can you write like Lovecraft?
Post by: FNH on September 13, 2007, 08:02:27 AM
Listened to the first episode.  I dig your reading.  You did a great job sounding terrified, despairing and also like you were really remorseful and disgusted with yourself.  Really good characterization.

...Or do you always sound like that?   ;)

Your very kind, thank you    ;D
Title: Re: Can you write like Lovecraft?
Post by: Jim on September 13, 2007, 11:04:34 AM
The Call of Cthulhu game book used to have a list of Lovecraft's favorite adjectives. Got to see if the new edition has that as well.