Most Recent Twisted Updates
Twisted50 Podcast Episode Nine: Say Hello To Twisted50 vol V
Twisted50 is back. Chris Jones, founder of Create50 and the London Screenwriters’ Festival, is joined by Amy to launch Volume Five of the horror anthology: 50 short, terrifying stories, written and shaped by a global community of writers.
Four Minutes of Horror at LondonSWF by Suzy Miller
The best horror audio dramas aren’t the loudest or most complex, they’re the ones that use simplicity, sound, and silence to haunt the listener’s imagination.
What I learned reading the Twisted50 Audio Drama Scripts by Heather Sutton
The best horror audio dramas aren’t the loudest or most complex, they’re the ones that use simplicity, sound, and silence to haunt the listener’s imagination.
Get Your Four Page Twisted50 Screenplay Recorded As An Audio Drama At LondonSWF
OK, we are running a last minute competition. At the London Screenwriters Festival this year, Audio Drama LEGEND Dirk Maggs is returning to deliver a session on Audio Drama. But we have a twist! And a Twisted twist at that.
What REALLY Happened At The Twisted50 Awards? Watch The Sizzle Reel
I am thrilled to share with you the video from the Twisted50 Awards, capturing the tone of the event, and the horror of the book. Do leave comments below and watch out for Twisted50 vol V… There’s no keeping a good corpse buried!
Watch The Entire Twisted50 Vol IV Awards Ceremony
After posting the photos from the Twisted50 awards last night, I now have the video of the whole event. Filmed on an iPhone tucked away, with the sound recorded from the mixing desk, it will give you a complete and unedited experience of the night! I do hope you enjoy and please do leave a
Photos From the Twisted50 Vol IV Awards
The Awards for Twisted50 Vol IV took place last night and what an evening we had. Much more will follow soon but I just wanted to share the amazing photos taken by the super talents @_heather_06. Please do download and share far and wide!
Join Us At The Twisted50 vol IV Awards
Get your posh frock out, your DJ or frankly anything you look deliciously demented wearing, and join us for the official book launch and awards for Twisted50 vol IV.
The Twisted50 vol IV hits the Amazon Number One Spot, an official BEST SELLER!
We did it! With a big of hard work, dodging new rules and joint effort, Twisted50 vol IV finally hit the number one spot – ironically I missed it but another writer spotted it (it was in the middle of the night!)
Congratulations to everyone and raise a glass of sherry, wine, beer of blood to celebrate!
The Twisted50 vol IV cover is revealed
I am thrilled to reveal the new Twisted50 vol IV book cover that will now be available in eBook, paperback and hardback. There are now six books in this super successful series and I cannot wait to get going on setting up the awards in the new year!
Twisted50… The 50 Stories Chosen Announced
Congratulations to the writers selected to be included in Twisted50 vol IV: Back From The Dead! Thank you to the whole team who made this happen to, especially Fae, Emma and Lucy who tirelessly worked to bring it in on time. And HUGE thanks to Amy Livingstone for running point and seeing the whole project through. You will notice that there are 51 stories. This is because Amy had a story included too, and to avoid any nonsense, I just expanded to the book to 51 stories.
Voices From The Static: Writing and Submitting An Analog Horror Script For Twisted50
Analog horror is one of the most exciting recent evolutions within the genre. Gemini Entertainment’s World’s Weirdest Animals is one of the most unnerving videos I have seen for years. Kane Pixel’s Oldest View series combines ancient mythology with shopping malls in photorealistic animation to brilliant effect.
Twisted50 vol4 Submissions Now Closed…
I just closed submissions for Twisted50 vol 4 and we had around 150 stories submitted. Congratulations to everyone who took up the challenge. We will now be reading the stories and building the book.
Twisted50 Podcast Episode Eight: With Chris, Kate and Wendy on Horror
Deep diving into horror, stories and the crossroads with the armed forces.
A Little Slice Of Terror From The Butcher by Emily Schwandner
When developing Fresh Flank I was inspired by a two things: my sister’s love of Mukbangs and the notoriety of Dr. Hannibal Lecter on page and screen. My sister seemingly is consistently watching Mukbangs on Reels and watching strangers shove large amounts of food in their mouth while gross to me, provides her hours of entertainment.
A Gory Development… Come On Our Journey
A Gory Development… Come On Our Journey Hello horror fiends, we are really getting into the swing of things now. After a brilliant chat with Ricardo, writer of “Loophole”, we have a third draft coming our way and we’ll get started on filming that very soon. In the meantime during our hunt for a second
Horror Through The Decades: Your Guide To LoFi Horror
Horror Through The Decades: Your Guide To LoFi Horror As Twisted50 is currently working on its latest horror short film project, we thought it would be nice to hint at what our project will be about with some great films to help you get in the mood! Perfect Blue (1997) – Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue
The Delightfully Demented Journey Into The Unknown Begins… Come Along With Us
Us horror hounds at Twisted50 have chosen and begun pre-production of a truly spooky analogue horror script written by Ricardo Bravo titled “Loop Hole.” This chilling tale takes place on a dark and foggy night in a deserted corridor. Our main character is pursued by a mysterious entity in an endless tormenting loop while also having to confront her own sins.
Let’s Make A Halloween Film Too… You Have ONE WEEK For A Script!
We should use Halloween as a backdrop for one film.
Let’s Make A Micro Twisted Horror Short!
Ok demented writers! We have an extra challenge for Twisted50! We are collaborating with a couple of super talented horror short filmmakers to put together a series of micro horror films to help promote Twisted50.
Addicted To Twisted
In keeping with the ‘Twisted’ concept I tried to write something so out there, so twisted, that it would really push at the boundaries.
Go Short Or Go Home by Petra Lang
This year, my submission to Twisted 50 was only 39 words long. That’s all it took to shock people.
How Much Does Twisted Actually Make?
I get asked this question from time to time and it’s usually a shock. I got this email from a write this morning so I decided to pull some actual figures.
Spooky tales about the London Underground Inspired my Entry, Dotty’s Duty, for Twisted50 Book 4
I’ve always been fascinated by the supernatural, and I subsequently sprang into investigative action. I discovered that there are quite a few documentaries about ghostly sightings on the London tube, as well as books written about the subject. I found out that at least 11 stations are reputed to be haunted,
What am I doing differently with T4 that I couldn’t do with T3?
Getting involved with Twisted50 and Volume 3 (T3) in 2024 was a fortunate stroke of luck. I’m still not entirely sure how I stumbled upon the T3 contest—likely through one of the many internet rabbit holes I tend to explore.
Podcast Ep 007… Inside Twisted Minds: A Deep Dive into Horror Writing
Join hosts Chris Jones and Kate Bemis as they chat with horror writers Lewis Rice, Paul Shearer, and James Burns about their chilling stories in Twisted 50 Volume 3. From serial killers to zombie apocalypses, the authors reveal how personal darkness fuels their terrifying tales — and why horror writing can be surprisingly therapeutic.
Podcast Ep 006… Embracing Horror, Inside the Twisted50 Writing Experience
Ever wondered what happens when you put horror writers from Norway and Ireland in a virtual room together? Well, the Twisted50 podcast gives us exactly that kind of fascinating peek into the world of horror writing. Host Chris Jones sat down with Leo from Norway and Eimear from Ireland to chat about scary stories.
My awards from Twisted Volume 3 arrived in Australia today…
So what do we think of this text to speech version of Sasha’s story from Twisted50? Listen here…
Attending The Twisted50 Awards For The First Time by Dylan Spicer
Entering the Twisted50 awards brought a series of exciting firsts. This was the first time I had submitted a piece of work to the Twisted website to receive feedback from the community. It was the first time I have had a story selected for publication in a physical book. And best of all it was the first time I attended a writing award ceremony in person.
Award Certificates To Get Posted Out
Award Certificates To Get Posted Out Following on from the Awards ceremony for Twisted50 vol 3 last week, we are now sending the certificates out to the writers who could not join us. Sadly we need to ask our writers to pay for their postage and packing as we learned on the first Twisted book,
Podcast Ep 005… Meet The Writers of T50 Vol III: Leo X Robertson and Eimear Kilcullen
Ever wondered what happens when you put horror writers from Norway and Ireland in a virtual room together? Well, the Twisted50 podcast gives us exactly that kind of fascinating peek into the world of horror writing. Host Chris Jones sat down with Leo from Norway and Eimear from Ireland to chat about scary stories.
What Did People Say About The Awards Ceremony?
‘The Twisted50 Awards was a wonderful experience. To be surrounded by so much raw talent was an inspiration, and encouraged me to get ready for my next short story. It was particularly great to meet Chris, and tell him how much his recipe for fake blood came in handy when making a zombie film back in 2009!’ David Martin
Photos from the Twisted50 vol III Awards Night
Check out the photos from the Twisted50 vol III awards, mostly taken by Dan McCurry, with a couple from my iPhone. Feel free to save and use on your socials if you are part of the Twisted50 experience. Thanks Dan, they are great and really capture the vibe of the evening.
Whoaahhhh! WHAT A NIGHT! Twisted50 Awards
What a FAB-YOU-LOUS evening we had celebrating the very best in horror writing, last night at the Twisted50 awards.
Creativity Takes Courage by Jess Brown
I couldn’t believe it; Twisted 50 Vol. 3 climbed to the number one spot in not one, not two, but three categories! As someone who once hesitated to even write horror, I now hold a physical copy in my hands—a book with my story inside. (Actually, I own three—the hardback, paperback, and Kindle versions, all of which are gorgeous!) Even more surreal? This spine-chilling collection is being gifted as Christmas presents for those who love the juxtaposition of Christmas cheer and horrific existential dread.
Twisted50 Book Launch Feb 3rd in London… Tickets On Sale Now
Get your posh frock out, your DJ or frankly anything you look deliciously demented wearing, and join us for the official book launch and awards for Twisted50 vol III.
When: Feb 3rd, 7pm till late
Where: Phoenix Arts Club, One Phoenix Street, London, WC2H 8BU
Dylan Spicer Grabs Local Press…
Dylan Spicer of Bath has won a writing competition for the Twisted 50 series of horror anthologies. It’s an achievement that has helped to establish him as a published writer – something I suggest many people would like to do. He messaged Bath Voice to say, “Winning this competition means getting the book published in hardback and paperback, and on the Kindle store too. I completed my MA at Bath Spa University, so getting this published is very much a result of local training.”
Twisted50 vol 3… From Inkling to Holding The Hardback
Twisted50 vol 3… From Inkling to Holding The Hardback by Ben McCallum I don’t know where to start with how I feel about the book. It’s just been a flood of emotions since submitting my story, to receiving the email saying I’d been shortlisted, and then receiving my hardback copy on Saturday and it all
Twisted50: vol 3… The Physical Item
‘I’m super excited to have a hardback copy. Nothing quite compares to the feel of a book – it reads differently when you have paper in your hands as opposed to a digital version. There’s something wonderful about a physical copy a sense of permanence that you can only have when you hold the item in your hands. It is a thing of beauty.’
Giuseppe De Chiara
From Shadows to Spotlight: My Twisted 50 Adventure by Rebecca Golby
I couldn’t believe it; Twisted 50 Vol. 3 climbed to the number one spot in not one, not two, but three categories! As someone who once hesitated to even write horror, I now hold a physical copy in my hands—a book with my story inside. (Actually, I own three—the hardback, paperback, and Kindle versions, all of which are gorgeous!) Even more surreal? This spine-chilling collection is being gifted as Christmas presents for those who love the juxtaposition of Christmas cheer and horrific existential dread.
Badge of Honour and the Power Of The Collective
Well done to all the writers and people behind the scenes who’ve helped to put together the latest Twisted 50.
These books are a great incentive for procrastinating writers, or is that just me? to get our act together and sit down and write for a specific project.
Even for the writers who weren’t lucky enough to get into the finished book, it will still have been excellent practice and discipline to ‘push the envelope’ and stretch those writing muscles.
Twisted50 vol III Hits Amazon Number One On Day Of Release!
Congratulations to ALL the writers in Twisted50 vol 3… You are now a number one Amazon best seller in three categories… Our joint and co-ordinated efforts paid off, though for a while I was worried we hadn’t done it. I think Amazon stats are about six hours behind. Maybe even more. Anyway, here’s where I KNOW we go to number one and its possible we did in other categories too.
The rekindling of a (Twisted) love affair by James Burns
Because, apart from rekindling my twisted love affair with horror stories, taking part in Twisted50 was also hugely inspiring. The stories I read by other writers (while providing feedback) were all of a remarkable quality. So much so that I doubted whether either of my stories would be chosen for the book. And so, it’s extremely motivating to have my story appear alongside so many brilliant and terrifying tales. I can’t wait to get my grubby hands on the paperback edition of the book and read it from cover to cover. And then spend the next few weeks having nightmares.
Twisted50 Vol III… Is uploaded and we have a cover!
so today we finally uploaded the PDF of Twisted 50 Volume 3 to Amazon for them to review. That means we also had to finish the cover, which is both an EPUB for Kindle and a PDF for the paperback. The paperback is going to be over 400 pages because we added blog posts and extra stories, making it the biggest Twisted 50 Volume we’ve ever put out. I’m super excited that we got everything done on time with almost no tech issues. What do you think of the cover?
Podcast Ep 004… Inside the Making of Twisted50 Volume 3: A Horror Anthology Journey
Ever wondered what it takes to put together a horror anthology? Well, the recent chat between Chris Jones and Kate Bemis, the masterminds behind Twisted50 Volume 3, gives us a fascinating peek behind the curtain. Kate, who edited this latest volume, brought her A-game to the table, wading through a whopping 170 horror stories to find the cream of the crop.
There’s never a write time by Andrew Perry
“I don’t have the time.” The main excuse of the writer for not writing. An excuse I’ve used myself, although I have managed to write an IT self-help guide, comics and a couple of graphic novels, as well as having stories published in Twisted 50 Vol 2 and Twisted: Ghosts of Christmas over the last six or seven years.
Ep 003 Twisted50 Podcast: Chris Jones Talks Horror with B2W
One of the best things about Twisted50 is how accessible it is. You don’t need to be Stephen King to get involved – all you need is a 2000-word horror story and the willingness to give feedback to other writers. It’s like a horror writers’ support group, but way less scary than it sounds! As Chris puts it, “It’s such a low bar to entry because, you know, everybody can write a story under 2000 words.”
Into body: How writer feedback unstitched the gothic roots of my modern horror by Jac Silver
Embarking on the thrill ride that was submitting to the third volume of Twisted 50, a few ideas immediately sprang to mind. All of them flexed and convulsed in bodily horror. That wasn’t a surprise. Injecting horror into the body is a method that increases the options for worming into the minds of characters and readers.