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- How to Make Horror Writing ScaryThe hallmark of horror writing is fear -- the ability of the writer to create it and the ability of the reader to feel it. When you select a horror novel from the shelf, you take it home with the full expectation of being scared silly.
Horror Writing: Giving Characters Real FearAn article to help horror writers creat fear in characters and then exchange it with the reader.
Horror Writing: Ten Cliches to AvoidFor anyone thinking about writing in the horror genre, there are certain situations that, over the years, have been done so often that the audience knows exactly what to expect.
Stephen King: The True Master of HorrorThe doors Stephen King has opened for writers while taking horror writing to new levels with his unique style.- How to Write a Horror StoryHorror writing is one of the funnest genres to write. At least, that's what I think. Crafting a tale that scares the tar out of a reader just makes my whole day.
- Before You Quit the Writing Career, Read These TipsThis article provides hope for the struggling writer trying to make ends meet, dealing with both depression and success.
- Tips for Writing Horror FictionWriting horror fiction is hard. This article provides simple tips that can help you create a good horror story.
- Writing is Murder: Tips for Horror WritersHorror is one of the most unique genres of writing you could ever pursue because it contains elements of every other genre. Many horror novels contain drips of romance, streaks of mystery, waves of suspense and pinches of fantasy.
What is the Essence of Horror? An Analysis of the Literary and Film GenreWhat is it that ties all horror genres together?- Writing Fantasy Novels: Tips from a ProAn interview with fantasy writer Steven Harper Piziks reveals what makes him a successful writer.
- Fritz Leiber: A Pioneer of Modern Fantasy, Science Fiction and HorrorA brief biography of Fritz Leiber, one of the creators of modern imaginative literature.
- How to Write Horrifically Good HorrorHave you ever read or watched something that had you clinging on to your covers at night? Wouldn't is be great to write something like that to give others the same reaction?
- Catching Yourself, and the Challenge of Keeping Your Writing RealContinuing from the article Killing People You Don't Like... amateur writer Zoe Whitten explains how to take those random death scenes and crank out another set of writing exercises by beating a dead horse to search for clues.
- Killing People You Don't Like, and Other Benefits of Creative WritingExpanding on her first writing guide, Zoe Whitten explains how that "dreadful thought" can become the seed for your creative writing efforts.
- Another Article About Nicky PacioneNick Pacione considers himself to be a serious horror writer and publisher. So why all the anger? And really, what does constitute a rivalry?
- Horror Movie Script Writing 101: Slasher/Horror Movie AnalysisHorror movies scare us for lots of reasons. The most frightening scare because they seem so real. Here are some of my favorites, which continue to scare generation after generation.
The Grand Horror of Horror Movies!An interview with the Indie filmmaker behind the movie The Grand Horror- The Most Famous Horror Movie VillainsWho is the scariest horror movie villain of all time? Michael Myers? Freddy Kreuger? Jason Vorhees? This article gives a brief background on the most prolific horror movie icons of all time. You decide for yourself.
- The Writers' Life - Writing for MoneyClueless execs, endless rewrites - it's all part of the writing life. Forty-eight top TV and film writers offer a personal take on their profession
- Why You Don't Want to Be the Black Guy in a Horror MovieAnyone who is a fan of horror movies knows the "formula". There's the villain - a monster, human or otherwise, who just wants to kill as many people as possible in a variety of ways - the grosser the better. So why are most of the characters white?
- Perfect Web Writing 101: Practice Practice PracticeSome writers complain that they write way too much content without any reward. Writing every day is it's own reward because it allows you to refine your craft.
Writing when You Have Something to Say, Notes on the Craft of Writing and Getting PublishedThis article highlights something I was asked many times early in my career: Do I have anything to say in my writing? This is one of the more important questions a writer, whether freelance or aspiring, should ask themselves.
How to Write a Horror Movie - the Four Core ConceptsHorror movies depend on four elements for success, four elements that every person innately fears.- Tips on Writing a Horror Movie ScriptHorror scripts are one of the easiest sells in Hollywood, but you have to do it right. Writing a slow-build horror script requires connectivity between the mundane and the horrific. The following provides key examples of how to do that.
- Horror Author Joe Hill's True Identity RevealedJoe Hill, author of the recently-published "Heart-Shaped Box," a fantasy-tinged horror novel, has officially revealed his real name. Long-suspected by horror fans, Hill is the oldest son of horror-writing legend Stephen King.
Choosing Freelance Writing as a Career ChoiceFreelance writer is defined as a self employed individual who is working full time in the writing trade.- Writer Resources Needed for Freelance Writing Opportunities and Information About the Writing TradeThere are plenty of websites online that provide informative articles, writer forums, and links to writing resources. Here are just a few that I have found that have good resources.
- CAMPFIRE CREATIVE: "HORROR MOVIE SPECTACULAR"This is a Campfire Creative from Writing.com, an organization for writers everywhere. Each addition to the campfire was made by a separate writer who entered the campfire not knowing what had been put into it before it was read.
- Writing Guide: Comics, Animations, Novels, and Other ScriptsIn this guide we will be looking at one of the many ways to go about preparing and writing a script. You will quickly notice, however, that most of my focus is on the steps to take before actually sitting down and writing the actual story.
- Horror Flicks, Not EntertainmentHorror movies have continued to disapoint and befuddle viewers and there seems no end in site. Hopefully someone will get back to some good old fashioned filmaking and make some great movies.
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