How Horror Works on the Page

Presented by: Amanda Pavlov | Diane Sismour | Nancy Sartor

Categories: Character | Horror | Plotting | Research | Writing

Amanda Pavlov, Diane Sismour, and Nancy Sartor answer common questions about writing horror. Topics include when to introduce frightening elements, how to research effectively, and how to create characters who face terror in ways readers can believe and care about.

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Different Ways to Plot a Novel That Keeps Readers Hooked

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Traditional? Cozy? What Are the Boundaries of Mystery Novels

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