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How to Write Cosmic Horror: A Complete Guide for Writers

If you want to learn how to write cosmic horror, you are stepping into a subgenre rooted in awe, dread, insignificance, and the uncomfortable truth that the universe does not care if we exist. Cosmic horror is not merely about tentacled creatures or forbidden texts – though these things are Read more

By Steph, 1 monthNovember 19, 2025 ago
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How to Write Supernatural Horror: A Complete Guide for Writers

Few genres grip the imagination like supernatural horror. Ghosts, curses, possessions, and unseen forces have haunted readers for centuries, from the candlelit gothic tales of the 1800s to modern stories that fuse folklore with psychology. Learning how to write supernatural horror means more than just adding a ghost or a Read more

By Steph, 2 monthsNovember 4, 2025 ago
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Horror Subgenres

How to Write Monster Horror: A Complete Guide for Writers

Every culture has its monsters. From vampires and werewolves to the unknowable creatures that lurk beneath the surface, monsters have terrified and fascinated us for centuries. Learning how to write monster horror means exploring what frightens us most, not just the fangs and claws, but the human fears hiding beneath Read more

By Steph, 2 monthsOctober 29, 2025 ago
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How to Write Gothic Horror: A Complete Guide for Writers

There’s something timeless about crumbling castles, flickering candlelight, and whispers in the dark. Gothic horror has been captivating readers since the 18th century and remains a popular genre in modern horror books and films. If you’ve ever dreamed of writing stories full of eerie atmosphere and tragic beauty, learning how Read more

By Steph, 3 monthsOctober 15, 2025 ago
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Cozy Horror

How to Write Cozy Horror: A Guide to Fear with Comfort

Cozy horror is a fun little subgenre that is rapidly on the rise in the world of spooks and scares. From books to movies, cozy horror is popping up everywhere. Writers and creators: if this genre sounds fun to you, learn how to write cozy horror now and don’t get Read more

By Steph, 4 monthsSeptember 17, 2025 ago
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Writing Horror

The Best Horror Short Story Endings (and How to Write Them)

Horror is unlike other genres in many ways, including its endings. Romance is known for its happily-ever-afters, science fiction is known for defying the logic and boundaries of our current world, and tragedies are, of course, known for being sad. Horror is best known for, well, horrifying the audience. Even Read more

By Steph, 4 monthsSeptember 10, 2025 ago
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Writing Horror

How to Build Suspense in a Short Horror Story

Regardless of where you are in your writing journey, knowing how to build suspense in a short horror story is essential to crafting the most powerful tales that you can. Suspense is important, but it’s not always easy to create. Some stories come across it more naturally than others; it Read more

By Steph, 4 monthsSeptember 4, 2025 ago
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Writing Horror

How to Write a Short Horror Story in 7 Steps

From slashers to psychological horror, the genre is truly vast. One popular horror niche is the short horror story. Horror short stories are appealing because they are often a single-sitting venture, and they’re fun! If you love a good, quick, deeply unsettling story, shorts are the way to go. As Read more

By Steph, 4 monthsSeptember 3, 2025 ago
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Psychological Horror

How to Craft Atmosphere in Psychological Horror: Tips for Creators

When it comes to psychological horror, atmosphere is everything. From the creak of a floorboard to the weight of silence, building tension keeps readers and viewers glued to the page or screen, their hearts racing and senses on high alert. If you’re eager to evoke existential dread in your audience but Read more

By Steph, 5 monthsAugust 21, 2025 ago
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