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What Book or Short Story With a Sinister Tone Has Had a Lasting Impact on You as a Reader or Writer?: From Our Readers (Comment for a Chance at Publication)

By Moriah RichardMay 7, 2022
Popular Horror Tropes for Writers
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21 Popular Horror Tropes for Writers

By Robert Lee BrewerFeb 19, 2022
3 Tips for Writing Possession Horror
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3 Tips for Writing Possession Horror

By Andy MarinoOct 7, 2021
3 Do’s and Don’ts of World-Building for Writers
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3 Do’s and Don’ts of World-Building for Writers

By Moriah RichardJun 29, 2021
What Is World-Building?
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What Is World-Building?

By Moriah RichardApr 27, 2021
Building Better Worlds: Select or Create Fantastical Animals
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Building Better Worlds: Select or Create Fantastical Animals

By Moriah RichardMar 30, 2021
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Writing Techniques

Crafting Animal Characters like an Expert

By Moriah RichardFeb 23, 2021
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Writing Techniques

Making Magic, Part 2: Structuring Your Unique System

By Moriah RichardJan 26, 2021
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Making Magic, Part 1: Defining and Selecting Magic Systems

By Moriah RichardDec 29, 2020
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Writing Techniques

Building Better Worlds: Five Tips to Guide Your Planning Process

By Moriah RichardNov 25, 2020
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Interviews

Evie Green: Imaginary Friends and Allowing Change

By Robert Lee BrewerOct 26, 2020
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5 Tips for Writing Scary Stories and Horror Novels

By Simone St. JamesOct 20, 2020
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On Writing a Horror Novel Without Intending to Write Horror

By Evie GreenOct 18, 2020
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Writing Techniques

Plausible Scares: Blending the Real and the Unreal in Horror Fiction

By Dustin GrinnellOct 16, 2020
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Vintage WD

Vintage WD: Six Steps to Salable Horror

By Writers Digest StaffOct 15, 2020
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Book Recommendations

10 Newer and Terrifying Horror Books for October

By Moriah RichardOct 10, 2020
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Popular Fiction

Horror First Place Winner: "Tree Gifts"

By Benjamin BarbourMay 1, 2020
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Popular Fiction

15th Annual Popular Fiction Awards Winning Short Story: "A Life Measured in Moons"

By Alexandra HillMay 1, 2020
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WD Magazine Online Exclusives

Horror First Place Winner: "The Unexpected Guest"

By Guest ColumnMar 20, 2019
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Screenwriting (Film)

Imagination Unchained: BIRD BOX Author Josh Malerman on Film Adaptations, Theatrical Book Readings and More

By Jess ZafarrisJan 17, 2019
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Children's

Writing Scary Stories & Horror for Kids: 4 Lessons from Goosebumps Author R.L. Stine

By Kerrie FlanaganOct 30, 2018
Scare Tactics: 7 Tricks for Writing Terrifying Horror Fiction & Monster Stories
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Scare Tactics: 7 Tricks for Writing Terrifying Horror Fiction & Monster Stories

By Jessica Page MorrellOct 30, 2018
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Writing Techniques

Surprise vs. Suspense and How to Pair Them in Your Writing

By Jane ClelandOct 6, 2018
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Horror

Reading, Breathing and the Long Sentence: How to Write Horror That Frightens Readers

By Philip AthansOct 5, 2018