How to Write a More Suspenseful Horror Story: The Advanced Class

Have you ever encountered a horror story that kept you nervously guessing and turning the pages until the very end, to find out what happens?

That’s suspenseful horror.

But how does one go about writing such a story? How can horror writers inject more suspense into their stories, to keep their readers engrossed?

This guide explains what suspense is, what it’s made of, and how you can develop it when writing a horror short story or novel.

What Is Suspense, Exactly?

In fiction, susp...