The Psychology of Fear in Fiction

Categories: Horror | Plot | Thriller

Alexia Gordon, Dana Chamblee Carpenter, Diane Sismour, Justin Greenway, Maggie Toussaint, and Michael Jordan explore how fear works on the page. They discuss the role of psychology, suspense, and the supernatural in crafting horror and paranormal stories that stay with readers.

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The Psychology of Fear in Fiction

The Power of Pain: Writing Characters Who Grow Through Struggle

Eve of Destruction: Rewriting the Rules for Women in Crime Fiction

Getting Your Manuscript Ready for the Real World

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