Embrace the dark, find wisdom in the fear. These are the rules of gruesome…
Let’s face it, horror writers tend to be a certain breed of people – more comfortable with the shadows than having fun at the party. Whether you hanker after being a gothic master or a mistress of gore, here’s our guide to getting the basics in place.
If you want to be a great horror writer, you need to read the best in the business. From Stephen King and H P Lovecraft to Ann Rice and Shirley Jackson, dipping into the classics should give you a whole new perspective on your writing. These horror greats are well worth a read, even if you aren’t a writer and simply love the genre.
I decided to see what the fuss was about chatgpt and whether it could write a horror story for me. This is the question I asked it: Write a horror story in the style of Stephen King. The plot involves a teen boy going into a notorious haunted house as a dare and what he finds in the cellar that makes him run
Gothic horror is a subgenre of horror fiction that emerged in the late 18th century. It is characterized by elements of mystery, death, decay, and the supernatural, often set in atmospheric and gloomy settings such as haunted castles, graveyards, and abandoned estates.
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, and literary critic who lived in the 19th century. He is widely regarded as a pioneer of the detective fiction genre and is credited with contributing to the development of the modern short story.
Robert Louis Stevenson is best known for his adventure novels, including “Treasure Island” and “Kidnapped,” as well as for his psychological thriller “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”
Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, and dramatist, best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus, which was published in 1818.
Okay, we could have populated this list with 3 or 4 Stephen King’s novels but he’s not getting away with that. He’s only allowed one on the list and you may not agree with our other choice but then maybe you should get a life. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1818) Short story: Mad Scientist Victor Frankenstein creates a human being…Read More
Cats have long been associated with the supernatural and have played a significant role in horror fiction throughout the years. From ancient Egypt, where they were revered as sacred animals, to medieval Europe, where they were often associated with witchcraft and black magic, cats have always held a certain fascination. In many cultures, they were believed to be able to…Read More
There are many reasons why a person may become a horror writer. Some are drawn to the genre because of fascination with the darker aspects of human nature and the world around them. For others, writing horror is a way to explore their fears and anxieties in a safe and controlled environment without too much personal danger.
