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The masters of horror have united to teach you the secrets of success in the scariest genre of all

In "On Writing Horror, Second Edition," Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Harlan Ellison, David Morrell, Jack Ketchum, and many others tell you everything you need to know to successfully write and publish horror novels and short stories.

Edited by the Horror Writers Association (HWA), a worldwide organization of writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting dark literature, "On Writing Horror" includes exclusive information and guidance from 58 of the biggest names in horror writing to give you the inspiration you need to start scaring and exciting readers and editors. You'll discover comprehensive instruction such as:

The art of crafting visceral violence, from Jack Ketchum
Why horror classics like Dracula, The Exorcist, and Hell House are as scary as ever, from Robert Weinberg
Tips for avoiding one of the biggest death knells in horror writing - predicable clich's - from Ramsey Campbell
How to use character and setting to stretch the limits of credibility, from Mort Castle

With "On Writing Horror," you can unlock the mystery surrounding classic horror traditions, revel in the art and craft of writing horror, and find out exactly where the genre is going next. Learn from the best, and you could be the next best-selling author keeping readers up all night long.

This book is on these lists:

Writer's Rainbow Bookshelf by WritersRainbow
Best Books I Read in 2009 by bethbrown
JessicaSideways's Wish List 2 by JessicaSideways

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