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\n The masters of horror have united to teach you the secrets of success in the scariest genre of all!<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0The art of crafting visceral violence, from Jack Ketchum
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Why horror classics like Dracula, The Exorcist, and Hell House are as scary as ever, from Robert Weinberg
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Tips for avoiding one of the biggest death knells in horror writing\u0097predicable clich\u00e9s\u0097from Ramsey Campbell
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0How 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. <\/p>\n

Publisher \u200f : \u200e Penguin Publishing Group; 2nd edition (November 18, 2006)
Language \u200f : \u200e English
Paperback \u200f : \u200e 272 pages
ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 1582974209
ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-1582974200
Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 15.2 ounces
Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 6 x 0.69 x 9 inches <\/p>\n

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Customers find the book very informative, insightful, and a fantastic guide to the craft. They describe it as an awesome, interesting, and well-crafted nonfiction about writing dark fiction. Readers also mention that the writing style is casual and fun. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality, with some finding it excellent and easy to read, while others say it’s poorly written.<\/span><\/p>\n

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