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How-tos for all things horror; tips and tricks to help you write like Stephen King, tell a scary story, keep the monsters at bay and more.
Most Terrifying Horror Stories That Haunt My Dreams
1. Horror Stories That Haunt My Dreams The horror tales that hang-out my desires are those with the maximum movement: • Things that make you go “WTF?”
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As a longtime writer here on Vocal.Media I've come to realise that my personal favourite genre is relatively unsung on the main website. I'm specifically talking about the one and only Horror genre. I've been into things that go bump in the night since before I could read and it's a dark subject I am deadly passionate about. Having just made it through the Halloween season I know for a fact that I'm not the only one here and frankly that's a relief.
Matt LoftusPublished 3 years ago in HorrorHow to Create Horror
Horror, romance, and comedy - three of the most underrated genres, in my opinion. Of course, genre fiction as a whole is still sneered at by many literary critics (and some authors of literature). While I could rant about that for a while, I won't - I'll simply say that I feel this disdain is unwarranted. Horror, comedy, and romance are some of the most difficult forms of writing to get right - fear, humour, and intimacy are so subjective that there is no formula for authors to follow.
S. A. CrawfordPublished 3 years ago in HorrorHorror Writing…Or…How to Scare Your Readers To "Death"
Edgar Allan Poe. Stephen King. Anne Rice. H.P. Lovecraft. Bram Stoker. Mary Shelley. These are all names that most of us know from the spooky and scary stories they write. They are the masters of the horror fiction genre, thrilling their fans with stories of the unnatural, the gruesome and grotesque, and the shocking. They have helped create one of the most enduring genres in the world, basing it on ancient folklore and tales about witches, evil spirits, and the supernatural.
Beth FreelyPublished 3 years ago in HorrorHow to Write a Coming-of-Age Horror
It’s It, and it’s Stranger Things, Small Spaces, Ginger Snaps, Are You Afraid of the Dark, the Harry Potter series, Locke & Key, Nightbooks, Pan’s Labyrinth, Monster Squad, NOS4A2, or any of a hundred or so more. Can you think of any others? Remind me in the comments, please.
Stephen DaltonPublished 3 years ago in HorrorChoose Your Halloween Adventure
My favorite season As I’m fortunate to celebrate another birthday in the fabulous month of October, I know that this means it’s time for a fright. Spooky season is upon us, and with it, come the sights and sounds that make us truly feel alive.
Blake A SwanPublished 3 years ago in HorrorThe Horror Genre Could Do Better
The horror genre, I'm sure you've all heard of it. This month, I posted some pointers and tips I've accumulated as I've tried to write this genre. (https://vocal.media/horror/keep-this-in-mind-when-writing-scary-stories) Ever since I hit the submit for review button, I've had this idea that's been snowballing.
erinhastoomanybooks2.0Published 3 years ago in HorrorKeep This in Mind When Writing Scary Stories
It's almost Halloween. I try to become more festive as we get closer to the official start of autumn. This means incorporating the change of atmosphere in my creative pursuits.
erinhastoomanybooks2.0Published 3 years ago in Horror3 Ways to Transmute Your Mental Illness into Positive Writing: Horror with a Twist
When authors began the process of writing, the conquest to write those crucial first pages can be daunting. As I previously covered in my tips blog, I'll be shedding light on a very taboo subject--and for good reason. We all know or are someone who suffers from a mental illness. I think it's safe to say that it's one of the most debilitating things that can affect millions of Americans across the country. The mystery shrouding the way it works, along with the common misconceptions, prejudice, and neglect only accumulate into a ball of shit that rolls downhill. It's no wonder that so many people in the world hide their affliction out of fear of judgment; there are too many individuals that are treated unfairly by those who haven't taken the time to empathize and understand the importance of what a mental illness entails.
Cory DeAn CowleyPublished 3 years ago in Horror4 Ways to Write Kickass Horror
Anyone and everyone who knows me, knows I absolutely love horror. As a writer, one of my primary goals is to persuade others into pursuing their desire to write. The common misconception about writing is that you have to have a strong command of the English language. While this is true (and believe me, people, don't skimp on the grammar), writing a good story is just as important. One of the main things I am asked as an author is "how do you come up with your stories?"
Cory DeAn CowleyPublished 3 years ago in HorrorHow to tell a good horror story
Telling a good horror story is as difficult as finding one. Here I am packing some tips that will help you to tell a good horror story that will send chills down the spine
Sumit MishraPublished 3 years ago in HorrorWrite What Terrifies You
I'm starting a new short story today based on the traumatic experience I got out of a year ago. It didn't take much pre-writing for me to know what I was doing. I took one look at the notes and knew it would be good, so I started writing.
Alexa BaczakPublished 3 years ago in Horror