Kay Camacho 5/2/25 Kay Camacho 5/2/25

Writing Aliens: Making the Unfamiliar Feel Believable

If you’ve ever stared at your screen wondering how to make your alien character feel like more than just a costume with extra limbs, you’re not alone.

Writing aliens is hard.

Here are tips that helped me!

Kay Camacho 5/1/25 Kay Camacho 5/1/25

Writing: Ways to Describe People

Are you struggling to make your characters feel vivid and real on the page? Whether you're writing a novel, short story, or screenplay, nailing down how to describe people in a way that shows rather than tells can elevate your work and pull readers deeper into your world. Below is my personal list of ways to describe people beyond the basics of hair and eye color. Use for your own writing and ideas!

Kay Camacho 4/25/25 Kay Camacho 4/25/25

The Writing Advice I Wish I Had Ignored Sooner

In the spirit of being real about the writing process, here’s the advice I wish I had ignored sooner, and what I’ve learned instead.

Kay Camacho 4/24/25 Kay Camacho 4/24/25

How I Created Unforgettable Characters in Facility X

Here’s a breakdown of how I created characters that stuck with me…and, hopefully, with readers too.

Kay Camacho 4/23/25 Kay Camacho 4/23/25

50+ Horror Descriptions to Ignite Your Creativity

Here’s my master list of 50+ horror descriptions designed to help scare, unsettle, and disturb your readers. I’ve created these with the intention to help ignite that low-burning flame inside you.