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How To Write A Horror Short Story: Plan and publish incredible spine-chilling stories FAST using simple templates, plotting tools and fun exercises
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Series: How to Write a Short Story, Book 7
General ReferenceWriting Instruction
ISBN13: 9781916909243
Publisher: Hackney and Jones
Published: May 31 2026
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.64 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Most aspiring horror writers think writing a terrifying story is all about monsters, gore, and jump scares.
It's not.
It's about getting inside your reader's head... making them feel safe... then slowly creeping them out until they can't stop turning the pages.
You will now be able to do that.
If you've ever asked yourself:
- How do I scare my readers like the pros?
- How do I create ideas that haven't been done to death?
- How do I write stories that make readers lose sleep?
- How do I start my story with a bang and never let up?
Then this book was written for you.
Inside, you'll discover how to easily create ideas you never would have thought of-super fast, build tension that keeps readers hooked, and deliver gripping plot twists and epic endings with ease every time, using our bite-sized tactics- meaning zero overwhelm for you.
And incredible stories for your readers. Sound good?
You'll discover how to:
- Scare your readers without being cringey
- Make your readers feel safe... then creep them out
- Start stories off right and leave readers breathless
- Make writing a joy instead of a chore - no more procrastinating.
- Say goodbye to writer's block - forever!
- Write stories readers can't stop thinking about long after they've finished.
You don't need years of experience, a creative writing degree, or some mysterious gift for storytelling.
You simply need the right techniques. All found inside - this proven method has been taught to adult beginners in person who have gone on to publish.
If you're ready to become the go-to horror writer among your readers, create unforgettable stories, and finally see your ideas in people's hands and messing with their heads in all the right ways-then scroll up and grab your copy today.
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