This resource will teach you how to write a horror short story from start to finish, even if you’re a beginner. Part 1 offers a step-by-step guide to get you started. Part 2 delivers some helpful advice and inspiration from masters of the genre! […]
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5 Ways to Make Your Horror Novel Scarier for Readers
Does your horror novel need a little boost in the terror department? Looking for ways to make your horror novel scarier for readers? You’ve come to the right place. We’re about to explore five storytelling strategies that could help you […]
5 Tips for Writing a Sci-Fi Horror Story
If you’ve poked around my blog a bit, you probably know I’m a huge fan of the sci-fi horror genre. I read it. I write it. I love it. There’s just something about the science fiction and horror crossover I […]
Original Horror Story Ideas and Where to Find Them
This page offers dozens of ways to come up with a unique and original horror story idea, including a mix-and-match story generator. Enter if you dare! Part 1: The Horror Story Idea Matrix Need some original ideas for a horror […]
14 of the Best Sci-Fi Horror Books of All Time, Based on Popular Opinion
Below, I’ve assembled a list of some of the best sci-fi horror books and novels ever written. This list is based on two things: (1) my own reading experiences, and (2) similar lists created by other publishers. So you might […]
Demons in Horror Movies: 7 Demonic Possession Films to Haunt You
Do you like demons in horror movies? Do you like movies that involve demonic possession and other kinds of hellish hauntings? You’ve come to the right place. Grab your crucifix and your holy water. We’re about to get knee-deep in […]
Meet the Scariest Serial Killer in Fiction: Buffalo Bill
His name is Jame Gumb. He’s an introvert. He’s really into moths. He knows how to sew. And in my opinion, he is one of the scariest serial killers and villains in all of fiction. Read on to find out […]
How to Create Scary Robots, Androids and AI (in Sci-Fi Horror Fiction)
My current work in progress, Meadowview, is about a woman who visits a mega-mall at Christmastime to retrieve her errant teenage daughter. While she’s there, the mall’s service androids turn murderous and begin attacking shoppers. What starts as a routine […]
How to Write a Novel When You Work Full Time: Tips, Schedule & More
The fact that you’ve arrived here tells me two things. You want to write a novel, and you work full time. Maybe you need a sample writing schedule for people with full-time jobs. Maybe you want some tips and advice […]
How to Make a Novel Longer: 5 Ways to Increase Word Count
Looking for ways to make your novel longer? Maybe you’re stuck in the novella range and want to increase the word count to reach novel length? If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place! Below, I’ve outlined five […]