Which books should aspiring horror writers study?

I didn't read a lot before writing a novel, but I realise now that certain books helped set me up. Writing fiction means writing vibrant human characters, and luck is with us in terms of research, as we haven't essentially changed since we came down from the trees. read more

Interesting question. Let’s start with the obvious: The “Classics” If you surf the internet you’ll find hundreds of lists with the most important horror novels etc. read more

Aspiring writers could study the film for its self-reflexive depiction of storytelling alone. The Princess Bride also serves as a great lesson on the way dialogue establishes the tone and genre of a film. read more