Experimental Music
The Transient
A sonic companion to the final chapter of Dane's surreal memoir "Deathbed Revelations."
Learn MoreWelcome to Dane's Grimoire
Creative Grimoire is a creative project by author and musician Dane Clark Collins—a convergence of horror & sci-fantasy writing, experimental psychedelic music, articles on mysticism and creativity, and innovative creative tools.
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Featured Projects
New Horror Anthology
The Nightmare Collector
A complete anthology of dark tales featuring four haunting stories. Available in both print and digital formats.
Stories Included:
- The Labyrinth of the Sleeping Wraith
- Tale of the Eternal Sea
- Deathbed Revelations
- Shelter
Transmedia Horror Fiction + Album
The Labyrinth of the Sleeping Wraith
A man's recurring nightmares of a relentless wraith affect his waking life, pushing him toward a terrifying confrontation.
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Fretboard Grimoire
The ultimate science-based guitar practice app with spaced repetition to learn the fretboard quickly.
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Digital Crossroads
AI, Art, and the Future of Creativity
Will AI make people more lonely and less fulfilled? Are the benefits we'll gain from AI worth what humanity will lose?
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The Writer's Craft
My Simple Story Editing Process
Struggling with editing? This article provides an algorithm to help you kill your darlings, learn how to edit, and reduce overwhelm.
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Creative Alchemy
Develop Skills Faster with Creative Practice Strategies
Learn any skill faster using strategies employed by top learners and performers across various fields. These are all principles that have served me well in my own practice.
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Transmedia Works
Stories That Live in Multiple Realms
The Labyrinth of the Sleeping Wraith
Deathbed Revelations/The Transient
Album Coming Soon