What is shock value? Is there a line to cross? Like other parts of writing, it can be done well, right? Join Alyssa, Val, Kaitlin, and Az in discussing bad and good forms of shock value. From "Oh my god what are you doing" to "Oh okay that's quite nice," we cover the wide spectrum of "shock" in writing!
And remember...if you go big, GO HOME.

Time for more Genshin Impact Smash or Pass (PART 2)!Join us in simping over (or denying) the ladies and gentlemen of Genshin! Who will Alyssa and Val turn down and who will they enjoy being stepped on by???
And remember: our opinions are objectively correct.

Today, Val and Erika are joined by Ashley and Rosa in talks about work, music, food, medical trauma, and languages - we've got quite the range of topics! Tune in to hear us yap about whatever's on our minds!

ALL HAIL CHAPELL AND APPLE!

Honey B, BB, our House Mouse - welcome Brittany Engstrand on her first interview episode!
B started writing in middle school and got serious into adulthood. She finished an early draft of her first book - then called Maaya and the Mirror - and realized this was The One. B hopped onto Sparkpit and - after a prophetic dream - joined our chaotic family! Tune in to get some insider info on Ascension, B's debut novel, out October 20th!

Lyrics or Lo-fi? Is silence better when writing, or do you try to drown everything else out with your favorite songs? Today, Alyssa, Erika, Az, and Rosa compare and contrast their habits and preferences when it comes to combining music and writing. From video games to metal, 90's pop to...Spongebob? Plant Synth? Inspiration can come from anywhere, so tune in to get some ideas to help your own process!

Editing! Love it? Hate it? Hate it a LOT? Here at SSP, we are lucky to have many editors who love this process which is so often reviled by writers and yet is so important to the creation of a book. Erika (not an editor) gathered SSP editors Ashley, Courtney, Kaitlin, and Susan for a conversation about editing including what they love about it, what their process is, and some common issues they see in manuscripts.

No one asked for a Genshin Impact Smash or Pass...? OH WELL, WE'RE DOING IT ANYWAY!

The Chaos Squad comes together for the first time in months to discuss the playable characters in Genshin Impact - and who we find smashable or not >:3

Come enjoy Val and Alyssa talking about characters they know nothing about while Jess and Erika provide extra details on the side!

P.S. Expect Genshin Spoilers (duh?!)

Introducing Lorelei - NOT the Elite Four trainer! Today, Val and Kira officially welcome our newest author!

Lorelei joined Shadow Spark Publishing in July 2024 and slid right into our chaotic family. Hear about her experience creeping on fellow SSP authors, learn some inside info on her upcoming book, Desiccate (released June 2026!), and listen to some gushing about Doctor Who!

P.S. Confetti for the low ranking classes!

P.P.S. We love Shadow Daddy~