referenceforwriters: Masterpost of Tips and Inspiration for Horror Writers This isn’t a compre
referenceforwriters: Masterpost of Tips and Inspiration for Horror Writers This isn’t a comprehensive list - only the ones I actually found helpful and worth the time it took to read them. None of the original posts are mine; I just collected them. Feel free to send me other links if you find any and want me to add them. The bare bones: horror writing tips how do I start writing horror fiction? what makes horror horrifying? the seeds of horror 25 things you should know about writing horror 13 tips for writing horror fiction 5 elements of a good horror story 20 tips for writing the perfect horror short story creating an environment for a horror story getting the best out of your bad guys leaving your monster in the closet plot and character in horror fiction horror plot cliches and top 5 overused horror settings how to write horror classic structure of the horror novel generic horror vs. innovative horror 8 ways to pile on the fear in your horror fiction what makes for a great thriller? Genre tips (only listen to these if you care more about your audience than being a literary writer) the line between horror and dark fantasy what today’s readers want and what today’s readers don’t want horror subgenres Not horror-specific, but helpful nonetheless 25 ways to fuck with your characters 25 steps to edit the unmerciful suck out of your story 5 ways to make your novel hopelessly addictive Prompts and inspiration, in case you’re stuck on your plot or need motivation for a scene masterlist of speculative fiction writing prompts barton’s character meme: death-related prompts, skin and bone, bruises and blood okayophelia’s archetype series southern gothic playlists, anyone? -- source link
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