THE MASSACRE BEGINS TOMORROW! Info on tour dates and signed copies at: pfracassi.com/newsandevents

An incredibly brave subscriber sent me their first chapter for a live critique. Here's how I'd edit it, workshopping things like: -internal conflict -backstory -physical description -relationships Maybe you'll pick up a tip or two for your WIP! youtu.be/s9gh4Cx4qsQ

10 days until Halloween! Featuring sprayed edges, a foil-stamped cloth case and Edward Gorey's artwork, this stunning deluxe illustrated edition of DRACULA is perfect for getting into the spooky spirit: waterstones.com/book/dracula/b… 🩸

Ooh...it's free to watch on Prime at the moment. One of the hidden horror gems from the '80s...

Overrated and full of plot holes despite the good performances...

If you use Linkedin, make sure you turn off the default setting that allows them to use your content to train their AI.

A remarkable analysis of the complexed death camp archipelago that the Nazis created as they conquered and occupied Eastern Europe. #TheHitlerYearsHolocaust 1933 to 1945 by Prof Frank McDonough (Prof. Frank McDonough) Pre-order now: geni.us/THYHorgsoc

Looking forward to squeezing some Korats.

Missed this from last week - really good actor (Nostradamus & Nikita were some of my '90s favourites)... theguardian.com/film/2025/nov/…

Today's productivity (from my Instagram)...

After working with books and authors for more than a decade, I've learned a LOT about what it takes to write an effective story and get published. Here are my top 10 tips for authors just starting out. (The stuff that often takes years to learn!) youtu.be/Tu3J4QkbZ7I

Introducing the Raindance Discovery List ✍️ We’re introducing a new format which will bridge the gap between writers and the film industry, giving more scripts the opportunity to be seen, developed, and ultimately produced. Find out more and submit now: raindance.org/raindance-scri…

It's moments like this that I wished I'd bought the green backlit keyboard...

Check out the stunning new book coming from M.R.Carey next summer!

I do miss '90s TV!

Your first pages can make or break your book, so check yours against these common errors I see all the time in manuscripts I'm editing: ❌ Spotlighting inconsequential characters ❌ Delivering too much backstory ❌ Burying the action ❌ Starting with a lengthy prologue ❌

Trying out Substack. If anyone's on it and needs a subscriber gimme a follow and I'll follow back... tonyframe.substack.com

New post up on Substack: — Living in the Past — 'As someone who writes a lot I often find myself lost in thought and often dwell upon my childhood and the old neighbourhood I was brought up in...' tonyframe.substack.com/p/visiting-the… #writing #substack #blog #memoir #Scotland

Went for a walk and edited some of the footage on the phone. I don't understand why the younger generation aren't out there making horror movies when they've got all the tools (a phone) at their disposal 🤷‍♂️