Looking for some tips on how to write horror? Look no further! BDR has compiled a wide selection of tips, resources, and advice from authors, publishing companies, editors, and other publishing professionals.
Writing Tips:
- How to Scare Your Reader: 11 Tips from 11 Horror Writers by Michael David Wilson at Lit Reactor
- Playing with Common Horror Tropes for Comedic Effect by Jonathan Rosen at Writer’s Digest
- How to Write a Horror Story: 6 Terrific Tips at Now Novel
- Tips for Writing & Maintaining a Horror Atmosphere by Alexis Feynman at Springhole.net
- The Horror Genre: On Writing Horror and Avoiding Cliches by Cris Freese at Writer’s Digest
- 10 Chilling Writing Tips from Horror Authors by Charlotte Ahlin at Bustle
- 5 Lessons Studying Sleight-of-Hand Can Teach You About Writing Suspense by Michael Kardos at Writer’s Digest
- Notes on Writing Weird Fiction at HPLovecraft.com
- 25 Things You Should Know About Writing Horror by Chuck Wendig at Terrible Minds
- 7 Spine-Chilling Tips For Writing An Unforgettable Horror Story at Writers Write
- Oh The Horror! 5 Writing Tips to Help You Scare Your Readers by Jennifer Ponce at Kotobee
Reading Materials:
- Five Horror Novels You Should Read But Haven’t by Heather Herrman at Writer’s Digest
- The 17 Best Horror Podcasts of 2018 by Brian Hall at Lifewire
Podcast Discussions:
- Lovecraftian Horror at Writing Excuses
- Horror at Writing Excuses
- Top 3 Stephen King Books at The Horror Writers Podcast