1874142
9781551802817
Think you have the makings of a good horror writer? The craft of horror fiction has its own rules. Writing Horror takes you through the process of creating horror, including the art of suspending reader disbelief, the creation of atmosphere and believable characters, and the seven steps of plotting. From psychological to supernatural horror, from vampires to splatterpunk, Writing Horror gives you practical advice on starting and finishing your manuscript, getting a response from publishers, and cracking the pro market.This comprehensive guide to the horror genre also covers the following topics: -- Keeping track of your ideas-- Creating atmosphere and characters-- Writing young adult horror-- Writing horror comics, screenplays, and poetryVan Belkom, Edo is the author of 'Writing Horror', published 2000 under ISBN 9781551802817 and ISBN 1551802813.
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