3 Tips for Writing Cosmic Horror That "Goes Beyond"
Cosmic horror is unlike any other fiction genre, even in terms of horror. Author Scott Kenemore shares 3 tips for writing cosmic horror that goes beyond the norms of writing fiction.
Scott Kenemore: Finding Horror in Historical Fiction
In this author spotlight, Scott Kenemore, author of Zombie Ohio and The Grand Hotel, shares his experience of writing Lake of Darkness, how he uses historical research to write horror in historical fiction, and more.
Scare Tactics: 7 Tricks for Writing Terrifying Horror Fiction & Monster Stories
Jessica Page Morrell gets down to brass tacks on how to successfully achieve fear and believability when crafting horror fiction and stories with monstrous antagonists.
Reading, Breathing and the Long Sentence: How to Write Horror That Frightens Readers
Learn how to write horror that will chill your readers to the bone using these techniques from Phil Athans' all-new Advanced Horror Workshop.
Playing with Common Horror Tropes for Comedic Effect
The horror tropes you often see in movies can be fun, but they can also be totally ludicrous. If you're looking to add a comedic edge to your horror fiction, try bending these common tropes.
3 Tips for Writing Horror Comedy
Horror and humor can create an indelible impression on audiences when they are combined well. Here are five tips for writing horror comedy.
Writing Monsters: What Makes a Monster Scary?
What makes a monster scary? Learn about five qualities that will make your readers' skin crawl when you're crafting monstrous creatures.
Write Like Stephen King: How to Create Scary Monsters
Monsters are more than just things that bite. Let’s begin with a few basic assumptions about monsters, with examples from the classic Stephen King novella “The Mist.”