5 Horror Writing Tips

Reblogged from the website of J. Young Harris.

J. Young-Ju Harris

Awhile back I wrote a post about what elements I think are necessary for a good horror story. This week, I’m adding on to that with some tips to consider if you’re sitting down to write a horror story, whether in the short or long form.

1.) Write What Scares You

“Horror needs to work on you, the author. You need to be troubled, a little unsettled, by your own material. Write about what scares you. Doesn’t matter what it is or...