PinnedBenjamin Ray AlleeWriting Resources for Every Stage of Your Project — And They Don’t Cost a DimeFree tools I’ve used to brainstorm, draft, revise, find critiuqe partners, and submit work. Nope, this ain’t no ad.Apr 25Apr 25
PinnedBenjamin Ray AlleeMeet Ben — He’s Not Sure What He isA quick introduction to me and my workFeb 9Feb 9
Benjamin Ray AlleeinFanfareNot Every Horror Film Needs GriefMany horror films leverage trauma and sadness to bring intensity, but some fall flat — what are they missing?May 2312May 2312
Benjamin Ray AlleeinCounter ArtsAn Unusual Experiment In Southern Gothic Reading4 books in 4 weeks has taught me a lot about one of my favorite genres…and about the unique worlds of publishing.May 1711May 1711
Benjamin Ray AlleeDispatches From the BadlandsTrading my querying siege canon for an indie-pub pike as I seek shelter in the publishing wildsApr 151Apr 151
Benjamin Ray AlleeinThe Writing CooperativeFinding the Hidden Chorus in Every Writer’s HeadCriticism can be discordant and overwhelming — so learn the value of every ‘critical voice’, then turn the noise into musicMar 2813Mar 2813
Benjamin Ray AlleeinCounter ArtsThe Image I’m Glad Is BlurredConnections between a flawed travel photo and a short story about dangerous perfectionismMar 16Mar 16
Benjamin Ray AlleeinCounter ArtsBreasts & Blood — Questions of American Purity in MediaI grew up watching violent movies but skipping sex scenes. What gives?Feb 242Feb 242
Benjamin Ray AlleeinFanfareCooking Competition Shows Have Consumed Me — Here Are 5 Worth StreamingThese shows provide every flavor of chaotic cooking fun: from gamey gimmicks to avant-garde lobster/menthol soupsJan 275Jan 275
Benjamin Ray AlleeinFanfareFilms, TV Shows, and a Comic From the Globetrotting Genre No One Talks AboutStandout stories from the difficult to define ‘geopolitical thriller’ genreJan 13Jan 13