William Schlichter: Science Fiction, Storytelling & Imagining the Unknown

William Schlichter creates stories that explore science fiction, fantasy, and the darker corners of imagination. As an award-winning screenwriter and author, he builds worlds filled with mystery, unusual characters, and the limitless possibilities of speculative storytelling.

Through works including the No Room in Hell and Silver Dragon Chronicles series, William combines genre storytelling with a passion for exploring extraordinary ideas. His creative path shows how imagination can transform fears, questions, and curiosity into compelling narratives.

In this episode:

  • Creating science fiction and fantasy worlds through writing
  • Turning imaginative ideas into novels and screenplays
  • Exploring the appeal of the undead and the unknown
  • Developing stories that connect with dedicated audiences
  • Finding creative inspiration in speculative worlds

Topics: science fiction, fantasy writing, screenwriting, storytelling, fiction

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William Schlichter

William placed third in the 2013 Broadcast Education Association National Festival of Media Arts for a Walking Dead TV spec script, and his feature Incinta landed in three horror and film festival finals. He's the author of the No Room in Hell zombie series and has spent twenty-two years teaching English, speech, and theater.

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