Embrace the dark, find wisdom in the fear. These are the rules of gruesome…
We’ve been looking at the possibilities for AI software like ChatGPT and how it can be used for writing. Here we look at whether it can be used to build character profiles that can work for your next novel. We asked a few questions, and these are the answers. We’ve not edited the response of ChatGPT. While basic, as with…Read More
There have been literally 100s and 100s of books written about vampires over the decades, some good, some pretty dreadful. One that seems to have gotten lost in the mists of times is T M Wrights The Last Vampire which I came across in my bookcase recently and which I hadn’t read in a while. Written in 1991, it’s a…Read More
Okay, these are early days but the team at Rules of Gruesome are looking at whether AI can become the next best author. We’ve figured out that a lot of what you get out of ChatGPT depends on what you put in. Here’s where we started.
Horror fiction is a popular genre that has captivated readers for centuries. Writing horror can be an exciting and rewarding experience for authors, but it can also be challenging. To help writers navigate the world of horror fiction, here are ten dos and don’ts to keep in mind
Gore in horror writing refers to the graphic and explicit depiction of blood, guts, and violence in books, movies, and other forms of media. While some writers and readers find it to be an essential component of horror writing, others argue that it can be gratuitous, offensive, and even harmful.
Pouring a glass of wine or a measure of single malt is not entirely unknown in the writing world. The general consensus seems to be that if you oil the cogs with a little alcohol, the words come much easier.
Horror is a genre that relies heavily on certain themes and elements that have been developed over time. These are commonly referred to as horror tropes. While some may seem overused, they can be incredibly effective when used in the right way, espeically if you can find a new way to invent them.
If you’re set on being a horror writer, then finding answers to these supernatural puzzles should help you better understand plotting and imagery and how it can make a difference to your voice. While we all like to get wrapped up in the story, it’s important if you want to hone your craft to go back and ask a few pertinent questions.
One of the first horror novels I read at the tender age of 12 was by Stephen King’s and starred the gruesome Salem’s Lot vampires. It was his second published novel, the first being the shorter and more visceral Carrie. A few years later, the book was made into a TV movie with Starsky and Hutch heart throb David Soul in the lead role of Ben Mears.
Howard Phillips Lovecraft, commonly known as H.P. Lovecraft, was an American author, poet, and essayist known for his works of horror fiction. Born on August 20, 1890, in Providence, Rhode Island, Lovecraft was the only child of Winfield Scott Lovecraft and Sarah Susan Phillips Lovecraft. His father died in 1898, and his mother suffered a nervous breakdown, leading Lovecraft to…Read More
