Horror Writing Web Resources
Cemetery Dance Writer’s Corner
Besides writers guidelines, you can find Guest Columns by notable authors, including Edward Lee, Tom Piccirilli and Gary Raisor on the craft of writing horror fiction.
DarkEcho’s Feature Index
Dozens of articles published on-line over the years about many aspects of horror.
DarkEcho Writers Workshop
The days of the actual workshop run on-line by Michele Patterson and Paula Guran are gone but the best articles from that period are preserved on this webpage.
DarkMarkets.com
Whether you are new to “The Online Market Guide for Horror Writers” Sparse but informative market guide focused solely on the horror genre. Categories include Magazines, Online Zines, Book and E-book publishers, calls for anthologies and contests. Also offers a weekly e-newsletter to keep you informed of changes in the market.
Horror Writers Association: What is Horror
This essay, found on the Horror Writer’s Association, offers a lot to think about and is one I return to time and again. I don’t know who wrote it or I would credit that person here but it is must reading if you are at all interested in the horror genre.
Horror Writers Association: Writing Tips
This webpage includes more than ten articles on writing by HWA members and below it, a list of links to some helpful websites on writing.
The Haunted Computer: Articles for Writers
Scott Nicholson writes articles about writing, the state of the horror genre and other topics sure to be of interest to writers.
The Haunted Computer: The Virgin in the Church Column Series
Scott Nicholson writes a series of twelve articles that “tells the story behind the making of my novel ‘The Red Church’ as a mass market product”. This is a compelling series that every beginning writer should read.
Imagination’s Edge: A Column — by Paula Fleming
Paula Fleming’s Writing-World.com column on writing speculative fiction which includes dark fantasy and horror.
Neil Gaiman: Exclusive Material
Neil Gaiman, author of the critically acclaimed Sandman series and one of my favorite novels Neverwhere, has a page collecting some of his essays and some articles about him and his writing.
Paula Fleming’s Market List: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror
Includes listings for professional markets, semi-professional and contests and anthologies in both print and electronic format.
Penumbra: Essays
Steve Rasnic Tem reprints several thought provoking essays about writing and the nature of horror. Included are Fictional Horror and The Horrors of Real Life, The Subject Matter of Horror and Writing as a Way of Knowing.
Ralan.com
This website, updated “as fast as humanly possible” contains market news for horror and other genres. Here you’ll find markets divided into catagories, past issues of the market newsletter and links to writing articles on the web.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Articles on Writing
Many articles are available here covering topics including manuscript preparation, critiquing, workshops, even one entitled “Making Monsters.”
Sherry Gottlieb … Writing Hints
So far two essays are available here by Sherry Gottlieb, author and professional book doctor: “Seven Most Common Novel Problems” and “You Can Stop Apostrophe Abuse.
So You Want to be a Horror Writer? by Paula Guran
Sobering advice for the beginning horror writer who dreams of a Stphen King-like success. It paints a realistic picture of the trade but it doesn’t try to crush your dreams.
Writing in the Dark: Articles
Tim Waggoner has assembled articles on writing and the horror genre.
Writing-World.com
“A World of Writing Tips . . . For Writers Around the World” Includes free columns by established writers on various aspects of the writing world and articles and interviews also. Many books on writing can be bought here and internet classes are regularly offered.
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