 Horror/Scary: October 03, 2007 Issue [#1987] |
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Men fear death as children fear to go into the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased with tales, so is the other.
~Sir Francis Bacon
No passion so effectively robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear.
~Edmund Burke
When you look into the abyss, the abyss also looks into you.
~Nietzsche
The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.
-- H. P. Lovecraft.
Fear of monsters attracts monsters.
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Reviewing Horror
One of the greatest benefits of Writing.Com is having our work reviewed. Another joy is to review another member’s work. A good, constructive review assists an author to become better at their craft. Being a helpful reviewer can take some practice but it can be done!
A few simple pointers is all it takes to get started on your reviewing journey. Of course, grammar and spelling are huge. If a piece if rife with these kinds of errors, you may choose to point out a few and let the author know that there are several more that need their attention. If there are not many, you may wish to call the author’s attention to them and perhaps offer some ideas for changes.
Here are some more areas to consider when reviewing:
Characters: Can you envision the people? Are there any quirks or traits that make a character stand out? Are they consistent in speech and mannerisms? Do they make you want to read further? Let the author know how the characters affected you as a reader.
Plot: The plot should keep the story moving along. Too slow and you lose the reader, too fast and the reader becomes confused. Is the plot understandable? Do you follow what is taking place? Is the timeline correct?
Setting: Does the setting play a large part in the story you are reviewing? If so, can you visualize it? Can you feel and see it?
Unique to Horror--Fear factor: Since we are discussing horror we must consider the fear factor it brings to is readers. Did the story make you eerily uncomfortable? Did it scare you? Both of these scenarios are wonderful news for a horror writer! Let them know what scared you and what wasn't quite there.
Now you have the basic tools for reviewing and a special one for the horror genre. Consider these aspects of a story when reviewing. Not only does it help the writer to become better at his/her craft, it can enhance your own writing as well! |
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From billwilcox: How do I write horror? Well, it usually starts with an idea that's been scraping around in my head like a potato peeler. I already know that the idea is horrific, as most of my ideas are. So, in that respect, I'm shooting for an preconceived genre. Sometimes, like you, it just comes out that way and I follow along the old river bed and wind up wherever it leads me. But usually, the plot is based upon my original idea and I consciously try to add an element of spookiness with descriptions and setting. Have I ever just sat down and said, "I'm gonna write a really scary story?" Yeah, and most times, those turn out to be my least favorite works.
From Fish*sWife - I'm Baaaaack!  : When I write stories, I usually have the horror genre in mind, and sometimes the horror elements sneak in and make it their home, othertimes I have to think hard of what to put in to make it scarier. Sometimes I am pleasantly surprised.
From Pen Name : How do I go about writing horror? For every story, I first get a central idea. The inspiration can come from anywhere. I love it when it hits! I must have a definite plot before I sit down. I take that kernel and build around it. I usually have the beginning, middle, and end before I sit down to write. I never let any horror character take me down a dark road - I am the one leading. Otherwise, I scare myself. |
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