Writing
cRAFTING tHEATRE OF THE MIND
Mark Nixon is a writer known for emotionally rich, character-driven storytelling tailored specifically for audio. With a natural ear for dialogue and a deep understanding of the medium, he crafts scripts that are immersive, evocative, and full of momentum. His work spans a wide creative spectrum— from the intimate to the uncanny — always grounded in strong characters, clear vision, and a deep respect for the listener’s imagination. Whatever the tone, Mark brings heart to every story he tells.
Best known for his horror podcast 'Shadows at the Door', Mark is lead writer and contributing many stories himself and assisting other writers to write in audio.
Mark has written Audio Drama extensively for the 'No Sleep Podcast'. He also wrote two stage plays for their 2020 U.K. & EU tour including a performance on the West End.
Mark was invited to write for the limited series 'Connections' produced by We Talk of Dreams. Mark wrote the audio drama production 'Reaching Out' about finding kindness and connection in a fleeting conversation with a stranger.
Mark was invited to write for 'Tiny Terrors', crafting the psychological horror story 'MEN ONLY' which explored themes of internalised homophobia.
Mark was the first writer invited to write for 9th Story Studio's 'Victoria's Lift', he helped to expand the lore of the podcast and contributed several stories including the celebrated 'Why I Always Take the Lift' and 'The Foxhole'.
Several of Mark's full prose stories have been adapted for audio on 'The Wicked Library'
Mark wrote an engaging documentary on M.R. James and his mastery of the ghost story genre
writing samples
The complete script for EARWORM, an audio drama musical written in 2024. Written in Final Draft format, all rights reserved.
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If you’re looking for a writer who brings heart, skill, and a deep love for audio drama— drop Mark a message, he’d love to hear from you.
