Note: This article will tell you how to write a short horror story, but not EVERY short horror story! I spell-checked this but am not going to edit much; this is process documentation and experimenting, and I don’t want to make the story seem too polished. Also, if you find yourself struggling or getting stuck,… Continue reading How to Write a Short Horror Story
Category: Writing Quality (Craft)
What Details to Use in Fiction
Introduction So you’re writing a story and it’s good. But your early readers are saying, “This story feels really thin” or “I liked the story but I had a hard time getting into it” or “there were parts where I was confused.” There are a few different areas where things might be going wrong, but… Continue reading What Details to Use in Fiction
Writing the Boring Details
Are you looking to tighten up your prose and make it more memorable and compelling? Trying to get your readers to the action faster? Why not leave out the boring parts? Why not spend more time writing the boring details? One of the things that trips up writers is the idea that the readers want… Continue reading Writing the Boring Details