How to Start Writing a Horror Short Story: A Beginner’s Guide

Elsewhere on this site, you’ll find some great advice for writing horror fiction in general, including everything from books to screenplays. Today, we will zero in on the short story format.

This guide explains how to start writing a horror story based on a general idea. It offers practical tips to help you go from a blank page to a finished work.

Benefits of Writing Short Stories Versus Novels

I won’t lie to you. Writing a good horror story is harder than it looks.

Long-time, prof...