Write Horror Fiction in 5 Simple Steps

A horror story succeeds if it strikes terror in the reader. A good horror story is like a good ride at an amusement park. Feeling scared without having to face real danger is exhilarating. The story builds with tantalizing ideas. The reader inches out on the coaster track, knowing the precarious drop is seconds away. Author Laura Baskes Litwin shows aspiring writers how to write a terrifying tale of horror.

* Reviews *

Quotations and examples from authors such as J.K. Rowling, Christopher Paolini, Stephen King, Stan-Lee, and others make this series stand out. Separated into five chapters, each volume begins with a section about inspiration and ends with information about getting published. Lists of contemporary and classic literature, as well as movies, give readers plenty of models to help them create their pieces. The organizational strategies and writing exercises are user-friendly. The books are narrated in such a way that readers are treated like real written no matter their age. Sidebars tackle additional topics. Unfortunately, there are no illustrations, only the occasional design element. Resources specific to each genre and places for writers to look into publishing are given. The age-level appropriateness varies by title; Romance and Horror contain disclaimers at the top of their recommended genre reading lists., School Library Journal Fall 2012
RL
Grades
5-6
IL
Grades
5-12+
GRL
P
Details:
Product:
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3836-3
Author: Laura Baskes Litwin
Copyright: 2013
Reading Level: Grades 5-6
Interest Level: Grades 5-12+
GRL: P
Dewey: 808.3
Pages: 48
Dimensions: 7 1/2" x 9"
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