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Writing Horror [Paperback]

Edo van Belkom (Author)

4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 232 pages
Publisher: Self-Counsel Press; 1 edition (Feb 1 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1551802813
ISBN-13: 978-1551802817
Product Dimensions: 24.7 x 21 x 1.4 cm
Shipping Weight: 522 g

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #858,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Think you have the makings of a good horror writer? The craft of horror fiction has its own rules. Writing Horror takes you through the process of creating horror, including the art of suspending reader disbelief, the creation of atmosphere and believable characters, and the seven steps of plotting. From psychological to supernatural horror, from vampires to splatterpunk, Writing Horror gives you practical advice on starting and finishing your manuscript, getting a response from publishers, and cracking the pro market.

This comprehensive guide to the horror genre also covers the following topics:
-- Keeping track of your ideas
-- Creating atmosphere and characters
-- Writing young adult horror
-- Writing horror comics, screenplays, and poetry

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Writing Horror takes you through the process of creating horror, including the art of suspending reader disbelief, the creation of atmosphere and believable characters, and the seven steps of plotting.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Horrifically Good, May 25 2000

Matthew Warner (Staunton, VA) - See all my reviews
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You know you're in good hands when you open this book. But it takes more than just an incredible set of credentials (Bram Stoker Award, several novels and over 15 anthology appearances) to be an effective teacher. It takes a broad understanding of the writing craft and business, and an organized approach--all of which Van Belkom has with this book. It's a fast (216 pages), informative primer for new horror writers, and perhaps a nice refresher for the pros. Covering all the topics a book like this should, such as composition, marketing, and the current state of the genre, Van Belkom is at his best when he dissects his own stories and experiences for the reader's benefit; I'm just disappointed he didn't give us more--more meat, as they say. If you're still in the I'm-embarrassed-I-love-horror stage, Writing Horror has a flexible, paper cover that's perfect for folding over when you're on a crowded subway.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the novice, Nov 24 2003

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I'm glad I purchased this book. It's basically a "beginners" book for anyone considering writing horror fiction. I've taken writing classes, but none that specifically focus on the horror genre. I want to write horror short-stories, and that's the main focus of the book. Belkom gives great advice and examples of the various ways to start a story, how to decide if your tale is best suited to short story, novel, etc... He also talks about dialogue, and many other things the novice horror writer should be concerned with - format, story ideas, and characterization just to name a few. I think it could've gone a little more in-depth on most of the topics, but that's my only complaint.

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2.0 out of 5 stars an okay book for beginners, July 24 2003

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simplistic and to the point. not necessarily a bad thing in a book about writing, but Writing Horror seemed specifically geared towards people who are *considering* writing horror, rather than those who are actually doing it.
also, the book itself is pretty cheaply made. i dropped it (at a distance of about 2 feet) and the binding split.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Somehow lacking...
I'm not sure what others saw in this book. My writer friend and I both found it very unhelpful. Van Belkom seems to have a rather staunch and simplistic view of everything he... Read more

Published on July 11 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must!
Writing horror is a must for any horror fan and aspiring writer. It asnwers EVERY question one might have about the craft of writing and about the process of selling and... Read more

Published on May 5 2002 by Sebastien Pharand