Benjamin Matthews

How to write a story: 1. First Draft 2. Second Draft 3. Final Draft 4. Submit to publisher Me, on my 17th draft:...wait...

@paulGtremblay My all time favourite horror film. Aussie horror artists represent!

@kangkahnpublish Working on mine now:)

Today we got our 200th open submission to FEAR OF CLOWNS: A Horror Anthology! You've got exactly one month to get yours in! $.08/word horrortree.com/taking-submiss…

Chess Game EASY: Computer waggles a few pawns, lets you win. Me: I'm alright. Chess Game MEDIUM: Places gun in your mouth, removes all your pieces in two moves, threatens your family. Me: This is why I stopped playing...

@AustinJ_P_ B but I look like A (I think)

Does writing your book feel more like A? Or more like B? #writingcommunity #amwriting

I am that kid.

Favourite Horror Memes?

@AronHorror Just finished this colourful homage to Splatter horror. The first, and definitely not the last time I venture into this genre. Great book. Finished it in two sittings. Well done :)

I’m proud to say Playground is the #1 Bestseller in Horror Fiction on Amazon. Thanks to everyone who has supported the book and made this unreal moment possible 🙌

@SGJ72 My Heart Is A Chainsaw (I finished it today) is in my All Time Fave horror list. Starting the sequel tonight:)

@SGJ72 Oof

@SGJ72 You'll have to start using a fountain pen like an aristocrat :) minimal RSI, take it from a physiotherapist:)

@Gabino_Iglesias For what it's worth, I agree.

I was talking to someone yesterday about AI and MFA programs and apparently I’m “extreme” for thinking MFA students caught turning in AI-generated stories should be kicked out. Not here to argue, just thought “extreme” was a bit weird.

@WeirdHouse I would describe how amazing this meme is, but my sanity has crumbled and left me incapable of reminiscing upon the horrors I have seen :)

@Gabino_Iglesias Been hearing a lot of good things about 'X', if that helps.

Seen any good horror movies lately? Bonus points for recent stuff on Netflix or Prime.

Nothing like having a story rejected by a publication, and a week later another publication tells you it's been shortlisted for a competition !

It's Alive! My website, that is. Check it out at: benmatthews.carrd.co

I'm cutting down on coffee and embracing the Pomodoro time management technique. Wish me luck ;)

@AaronDries @HorrorWriters Scaring is Caring- This collection highlights horror's ability to question our reality and challenge ourselves. Well done, Aaron, very well deserved.

STUNNED and moved to learn I’m on the Bram Stoker Awards® Final Ballot for Superior Achievement in Short Fiction for NONA DOESNT DANCE—about nursing homes of the future. Congrats all! What a year for horror. Pinch me. See you soon Pittsburgh. I’m coming! Thank you @HorrorWriters

@AaronDries @Waylonvox1 @OffLimitsPress I was on Twitter looking for book recommendations. This did not disappoint.

I'll be appearing at @OzComicCon as part of the @IFWGAustralia writer's panel! See you there!