Well, the good news is that writing a book only requires you to have an idea, and the rest would fall in place. In this article, I have combined a few tips that will help you in your journey of writing a horror book. Start from an idea and your fear One of the main characteristic...
One of the keys to writing successful horror stories lies in understanding the psychology of terror. By delving into the depths of human fears, you can create gripping and immersive narratives that resonate with your audience on a primal level. This article will serve as your guide to the basi...
To twist Big plot twists in horror writing tend to follow the beaten path: the victim turns out to be the killer, the person who we thought was dead isn’t really, or — worst of all — it was all in their head the whole time! But keep in mind that small, subtle plot twists can...
Decide the subject matter of your poem. It's a horror poem, but there are many different spooky subjects you can write about in this genre. Decide whether you want to tell a story or just express a simple fear. Think about how you can use metaphor, symbolism and other literary ...
How to Start Decide the subject matter of your poem. It's a horror poem, but there are many different spooky subjects you can write about in this genre. Decide whether you want to tell a story or just express a simple fear. Think about how you can use metaphor, symbolism and ...
Ah, the horror! I ended up taking our100 Day Book programto finish the edits. And now the book is ready to go! And you know what was awesome? I did a cover reveal this week and the support and excitement I got from my readers, friends, and family was astounding. No need to be ...
How to Make Your Writing Suspenseful Victoria Smith What makes a good horror story? Sure, you could throw in some hideous monsters, fountains of blood, and things jumping out from every corner, but as classic horror author H.P. Lovecaf...
If you think writing a good monster horror is a walk in the park, you've got it wrong. Writing cheesy and cliché monster horror can be easy, but if you want your monster to stand out from the existing pool of creatures, then you're going to need to take on a unique perspective. ...
A type specific to horror stories is the “haunted house” or “forbidden object” inciting incident. This is when the characters stumble upon something eerie, whether a place or an object, something they know they shouldn't interact with, but they choose to do it anyway (or are forced to...
Bring your stories to life Our free writing app lets you set writing goals and track your progress, so you can finally write that book! GoogleFacebook There's too much love to go around these days. (Image: BBC FIlms) Now that we’ve seen the many ways that suspense can rear its head...