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#12843:	November 20, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
The Turkey's Dead How to come up with horror story ideas. Did you ever wonder who killed the turkey?

#12832:	November 13, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Working With Instinct And Gut Feeling Some things in life are based on instinct and gut feelings. The heart and mind have nothing to do with either. Can you name a situation where you had to follow your instinct and it paid off?

#12823:	November 06, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Haunted roads Strange roads and streets Where are we going?

#12809:	October 30, 2024	by NaNoNette
Jack the Trickster Our ubiquitous jack-o-lanterns are an interpretation of Stingy Jack. Did you know that Jack was a real person?

#12799:	October 23, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
I Want Your Body Halloween celebration Has anything supernatural ever happened to you on Halloween?

#12789:	October 16, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Lock the doors, turn the lights off! It’s almost that time of the year! Are you or have you ever been afraid of the dark? Tell us!

#12780:	October 09, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Trick or treat Halloween horror I think these ghosts are real!

#12705:	September 25, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
I'm Not Scared Doing things that you fear is good for you. Have you ever done something so frightening that you walked away learning from it?

#12752:	September 18, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Back To Basics Believing in yourself is a different kind of self-love. How often do you question yourself - is it good or bad? - while writing?

#12733:	September 11, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Arachnophobia Our eight legged friends Why does anything need that many legs?

#12724:	September 04, 2024	by Dawn Embers
Realistic or Supernatural A consideration over options when writing horror for what works in the genre. Do you use a more realistic approach or less natural horror elements in your stories?

#12713:	August 28, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
The Voice Inside Voice inside your head Do you hear a voice in your head?

#12698:	August 21, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Untitled Putting words on paper or tying them is only half the battle won. Do you ever have a hard time coming up with a title for your stories?

#12684:	August 14, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
The aswang A legend from the Phillipines Is that a dog?

#12659:	July 31, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
Love You To Death Love is a killer. Have you ever been in an obsessive love affair?

#12653:	July 24, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Attracting New Readers At times we choose different genres as our reading selection. Let's talk about what pulls us in as readers. What is your favorite horror book and why?

#12642:	July 17, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Weirdness from another world Eldritch horror Where did those creatures come from?

#12622:	July 03, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
What Makes A Good Horror Story Writing good horror What scares you?

#12617:	June 26, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
What's behind door #1? Somehow the extraordinary and creepy has become normal and acceptable. Have we become too desensitized to the unfamiliar and strange?

#12599:	June 19, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Irrational fear Irrational fear in horror stories There’s nothing to fear (or is there?)

#12585:	June 12, 2024	by NaNoNette
Summer Spooks Campfires, lakes, cabins ... what makes them so scary? Which scary characters immediately make you think of summer?

#12575:	June 05, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
Sometimes Dead Is Better Writing horror When you write horror, do you write what scares you?

#12570:	May 29, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Cicada-gaddon Sometimes the most mundane can turn into something terrifying. Has anything bad ever happened close to where you live and if so, what?

#12564:	May 22, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Lost in the woods Deep in the woods What will you find in the woods at night?

#12537:	May 08, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
Horror In A Few Words Writing horror with flash fiction Can you write a complete horror story in 200 words?

#12530:	May 01, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
The Real Thing There's beauty in ordinary things and darkness in the extraordinary. It all depends on how you look at things. Do you believe in magic?

#12520:	April 24, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
In your wildest nightmares Dreams and horror Could I please wake up now?

#12496:	April 10, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
Turning The Normal Into Horror Normal things can be horrific. What household things frighten you?

#12493:	April 03, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Why is it so hard?! Writing horror can be daunting. To create something that puts fear in another? Even more so! What is it about this genre that makes people back off when it comes to writing?

#12479:	March 27, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Changing shape Werewolves and other shapeshifters Did that guy just turn in to a wolf?

#12452:	March 13, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
The Soup Of Fear There is horror everywhere Can you make the mundane horrifying?

#12444:	March 06, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Bury Me Alive Our emotions tend to have a big impact on how we look at the world around us. Can you still write a terrifying or even a sad story if you're truly in a happy mood? Are you ever that happy?!

#12436:	February 28, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Parallel worlds Alternate realities What is real?

#12425:	February 21, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Lyrics Of Your Creativity Music's part of our lives. It lives within us, all you have to do is listen. Different songs inspire different emotions. Do you have to get into the right mood to write something in a specific genre?

#12405:	February 14, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
The Window Into Fear The fear of imagination What do you fear most?

#12401:	February 07, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Animal Symbolism Most animals are smart and cute. Some aren't. Then there are those which are surrounded by bad omens and mystery. Why are some animals depicted as evil?

#12386:	January 31, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horror underground Caves, cellars, and tunnels It’s dark in here.

#12350:	January 24, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Fairy-tales: Happily Never-after Whether you agree or not, there are lessons to be learned from the good old Fairy-tales. Not to show my girly side or anything, but... Which Fairy-tale did you like the most growing up?

#12365:	January 17, 2024	by W.D.Wilcox
Cold As Hell Watch the snow . . . it moves. Have you ever seen the snow move?

#12349:	January 10, 2024	by Creeper Of The Realm
Unleash Your Monster Some carry darkness in the pocket closest to their heart. Others have to call the monsters forth out of darkness. What inspires you to write the dark stories that you do? Or are they always hovering in the background, waiting?

#12344:	January 03, 2024	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Icy terror Winter horror It’s too cold for monsters, isn’t it?

#12321:	December 20, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
The Fright Before Christmas Getting ready for Christmas Do you go overboard for Christmas?

#12304:	December 06, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Beware of the black eyed children A creepy internet legend What’s wrong with that kid’s eyes?

#12296:	November 29, 2023	by Lornda
Sympathy for Monsters Not all monsters are created equal. Some elicit sympathy but how’s it accomplished? Have you ever felt sympathy for a monster? Which one(s)?

#12281:	November 22, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
Cold Dead Turkey Eating dead birds Do you eat dead birds?

#12254:	November 15, 2023	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Nursery Rhymes that Cast a Shadow The dark origins of some familiar rhymes. What's your favorite Nursery Rhyme?

#12264:	November 08, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
I don't remember anything Amnesia in horror stories Who am I?

#12243:	November 01, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
How To Write Horror This issue takes a look at some horror writing suggestions. What scary tips and tricks can you share with us?

#11904:	October 25, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
Trick Or Treat Scary on Halloween What's your Halloween costume?

#12220:	October 18, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Redundancy Some of the same subjects might have been written too many times about to the point of redundancy. Can you write a short story related to Friday the 13th? Post here or add the link and I'll reward you with some GPs!

#12212:	October 11, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Hunting for cryptids Cryptids in horror stories I saw it with my own eyes!

#12207:	October 04, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Run! Zombies! Or not... Zombies may not be real but I see a lot of them walking around with their phones attached to their hand. Do you think smartphones and technology help us or make us more dumb?

#12193:	September 27, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
Between The Cracks Short story about falling between the cracks What will you do this Halloween?

#12185:	September 20, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Humor me A mix of genres is always intriguing. Some mesh well, others don't. What's an experience you considered horrifying at the time but later on you thought it was comical?

#12168:	September 13, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Messages from beyond Contacting the dead Can we speak with the departed?

#12160:	September 06, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Ancient Evil From Gods and devils and all creatures in between, we, ourselves, struggle with good and evil. Does true evil really exist?

#12147:	August 30, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
Horror Needs Emotion Putting emotion into writing horror Which is better, to see gruesome horror or to feel it?

#12141:	August 23, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
What are you afraid of? It is said that we can overcome all our fears. If that were true, that spider in the corner would explain himself! No, seriously. What are you afraid of?

#12127:	August 16, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Beware the evil eye The evil eye in horror Are you looking at me?

#12111:	August 09, 2023	by Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo?
How to Create Fear/Horror in Writing Tips to boost your scare skills. Plus, writing classes here and off-site. How do you create fear in your readers? And how do your favorite authors create fear in you?

#12095:	August 02, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
The Thrill Is Gone Losing the thrill of writing Do you still have the passion for writing as when you first started?

#12092:	July 26, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
What Nightmares Are Made Of The thrilling part of horror is creating the fear within your character as well as reader. What is - in your humble opinion - the best horror/thriller you've ever written?

#12072:	July 19, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Paralyzed with fear Sleep paralysis in horror stories Why can’t I move?

#12060:	July 12, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Hear the Fear Associating a song with a story can play a big role. Which lullaby, children’s rhyme, or song give you the creeps?

#12047:	July 05, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
At The Beginning How to hook a reader How do you hook your readers?

#12036:	June 28, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Skeletons In The Closet We all have our secrets. Some bigger than others. Not everything is worthy of keeping it hidden in a closet. What makes you tick? Makes you mad or upset?

#12025:	June 21, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
I had the strangest dream Dreams in horror stories Was that a dream?

#12014:	June 14, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Sixth Sense Showing rather than telling isn't always enough. The five senses aren't enough. Find your sixth! Have you ever experienced déjà vu? More as a child or an adult?

#11999:	June 07, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
The Monster Quote Quotes from monster movies Have you ever acted like a monster?

#11964:	May 31, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Writing, reviewing, and books! At times, even your favorite writer falls short or disappoints. Who is/are your favorite writer/s and why?

#11979:	May 24, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Tiny vampires Mosquitoes and other tiny bloodsuckers What bit me?

#11948:	May 17, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Beware: Children At Play Adult Horror vs. Children's Scary has big differences. While adults enjoy a good horror story, kids love nothing more. What's your fondest memory from your childhood?

#11949:	May 10, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
Bring Out Your Dead When the Dead come back. What happens when you die?

#11925:	May 03, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Fear the simple things in life Phobias are one thing, but fear comes from something we hardly give a thought to. What's your life's biggest fear?

#11928:	April 26, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horror is relative Families in horror stories Families can be a nightmare

#11918:	April 19, 2023	by Creeper Of The Realm
Creating a female villain A new tale, a new twist. Sometimes all you have to do is look inside to find that story no one has yet tried to write. Who's your favorite female villain and why?

#11881:	March 29, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Sssssss! Snakes in horror stories Why does it have to be snakes?

#11875:	March 22, 2023	by Writing.Com Support
Breathing New Life into Classic Monsters Origins, Adaptations, and Writing Tips for Iconic Horror Creatures What modern twist would you give a classic monster to make them truly terrifying in today's world? #HorrorReimagined

#11859:	March 15, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
Have You Ever Seen A Ghost Haunts & Hauntings Have you ever seen a ghost?

#11851:	March 08, 2023	by Writing.Com Support
Techniques for a Truly Scary Story Do you ever feel like something is watching you, just out of the corner of your eye?

#11835:	March 01, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horrible weather we are having Weather in horror stories Is it raining again?

#11807:	February 15, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
Bloody Valentine Some of the horrific things that happened on Valentine's Day. Have you ever received a scary Valentine?

#11800:	February 08, 2023	by ~Minja~
The Light Side of Cemetery Not all cemeteries are haunted and not all ghosts are bad. Did you ever have a ghost or a spirited encounter at the cemetery?

#11785:	February 01, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Mother Leeds' Thirteenth Child The Jersey Devil What has the wings of a bat, the head of a horse, the tail of a lizard, and the body of a deer?

#11770:	January 25, 2023	by Tornado Dodger
Isolation Thrillers Nothing sets the scene for a thriller like a character in an isolated place. Have you ever written a story where your character is isolated in a remote location?

#11759:	January 18, 2023	by W.D.Wilcox
Come Back Dead If we come back, are we dead? Have you ever temporarily died?

#11740:	January 04, 2023	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Superstition Superstition in horror What happens if you break a mirror?

#11712:	December 28, 2022	by NaNoNette
Common Phobias & Fears Most things are scary because we imagine them to be so. Which irrational fears have you used in your stories?

#11711:	December 21, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
Fellow Passengers To The Grave Christmas What was the best Christmas gift you ever received?

#11692:	December 07, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Ghost in the machine Cyber horror Is your computer out to get you?

#11667:	November 23, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
Horror That Keeps On Giving Stories that keep on scaring. What's your favorite horror story?

#11649:	November 09, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Alone Isolation in horror stories Where did everyone go?

#11629:	November 02, 2022	by NaNoNette
Haunted Mansions Everybody warns you from going to that house at the end of the road. Are you going to that haunted house at the end of the road? Why did you say, "Yes?"

#11630:	October 26, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
Is It Almost Halloween? Getting ready for Halloween How do you prepare for Halloween?

#11611:	October 19, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
It was just a dream, right? Tips on writing an effective dream sequence. Do your story characters dream and do you write them into your story?

#11606:	October 12, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
One cold, dark summer… A writing challenge between friends Who can write the best story?

#11590:	October 05, 2022	by Lornda
Observe Alfred Hitchcock Movies Watch Alfred Hitchcock movies to improve your horror/scary writing. What’s your opinion on Alfred Hitchcock’s movies? Did they succeed in scaring you, and do you have a favorite?

#11576:	September 28, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
The Sound of Gooey & Moist Words that describe what people hate to hear. What's your favorite GOOEY-MOIST sound?

#11567:	September 21, 2022	by eyestar~*
Why Horror? a brief inquiry into why folks like Horror/Scary. Why do you like, read or write horror?

#11556:	September 14, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Beware the bloodsuckers! Vampires and their kin Is that Count Dracula?

#11530:	August 31, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
What's Scarier Then This? "Real life" situations that are horribly scary. What's a real-life situation that you find scary?

#11515:	August 24, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Scary Hugs! When a warm embrace makes the blood run cold... What three things, when purchased together, could be alarming to the cashier? (PS: Mind the post rating, please.)

#11512:	August 17, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Lost! Lost characters in horror stories Where are we?

#11486:	August 03, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
Dreams Writing down your dreams Do you turn your dreams into stories?

#11466:	July 20, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Curses! Foiled Again! Curses in horror stories Bad magic!

#11445:	July 06, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
The Big Bada Boom It's Independence Day Do you like to just watch fireworks or blow them up yourself?

#11421:	June 22, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Noisy spirits Poltergeists in horror stories Who threw that?

#11396:	June 08, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
Scary Quotes Scary stuff people say Do you scare easily?

#11375:	May 25, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
What is fear? Science of fear What happens when we are afraid?

#11348:	May 11, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
Scared To Death Fear... What really scares you?

#11332:	April 27, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Acrophobia Fear of heights It’s a long way down, isn't it?

#11304:	April 13, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
The Horror of the Mundane Making scary situations out of common everyday things. Are there everyday things in your house that frighten you?

#11285:	March 30, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Buried alive! Fear of being buried alive But I’m not dead yet!

#11256:	March 16, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
In The Deathly Throes Of An Argument Writing argument dialogue Have you ever written a heated argument dialogue?

#11238:	March 02, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Many legged horror Creepy crawlies in horror stories How many legs does that thing have?

#11212:	February 16, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
Haunted Houses Entering and exploring a haunted house Have you ever experienced a haunting of your own?

#11196:	February 09, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Female Villains Tips to help you write a believable female villain. Do you have a favorite female villain?

#11193:	February 02, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Nothing left but bones Skeletons in horror stories Whose bones are these?

#10862:	January 19, 2022	by W.D.Wilcox
Dust Storms Mega dust storms Did you know that huge dust storms can travel across the oceans?

#11160:	January 12, 2022	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Exploring Horror Sub-genres An genre overview of horror and a few others, too. Do you have a favorite Horror/Sub-genre combo?

#11156:	January 05, 2022	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Denizens of horror Creating frightening characters What makes a character scary?

#11142:	December 29, 2021	by NaNoNette
Safety in Numbers Things are less scary when there is a whole group of people coming along. Letting other people see your writing is the scariest thing of all. What are you going to do about it?

#11129:	December 22, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
Christmas Ghosts Christmas tales abound filled with shudders and screams and a multitude of spirited ghosties. Have you noticed all the ghosts in Christmas stories?

#11102:	December 15, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Using Symbolism Symbols - objects, characters, figures, or colors can be used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. What symbolism, if any, do you tend to incorporate in your stories?

#11111:	December 08, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
By the light of the full moon Werewolves and other shape shifters What happens to a werewolf during a lunar eclipse?

#11083:	November 24, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
Trying To Be Original In search of uniqueness. Are you trying to write something completely original?

#10954:	November 17, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Short and Scary Thoughts on how to keep it short and scary. Can you write a scary story in 150 words or less?

#11064:	November 10, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Home town horror Horror stories set in small towns Nothing bad happens here, does it?

#11031:	November 03, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Don’t be scared - it’s only NaNo! Here are some tips to get you through the process. n/a

#11043:	October 27, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
Don't Die There! Just a few places not to die. Where's the worst possible place you can think of to die?

#10892:	October 20, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Five Commonalities All great horror stories have things in common. What do you think most stories have in common?

#11022:	October 13, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Beware of Stingy Jack The story of Jack O’Lantern Why do we carve faces in pumpkins?

#11015:	October 06, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Finding the Muse Within Self Using those who have wronged us and/or personal life experience in horror writing Do you draw from your personal life experience in writing horror?

#10996:	September 29, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
The Topic of Horror Writing Horror What do you like about reading horror?

#10872:	September 22, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
That's Horrifying! Some scary facts to inspire your next story. Do you know any horrifying facts that could inspire a story?

#10976:	September 15, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
On a dark desert highway Horror in the desert Where are we?

#10957:	September 01, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
So Scary as to Cause Chills and Shudders Writing something really scary Have you ever written something while you were scared?

#10831:	August 25, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Writing Psychological Horror The Horror genre grabs your primordial fears and brings them to the surface. What is your worst fear?

#10933:	August 18, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
It was only a dream Dreams in horror stories It was only a dream. Wasn’t it?

#10905:	August 04, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
Fearlessness Since the beginning fear has kept us alive. Does fear keep us alive?

#10805:	July 28, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
A Haunting Some characteristics of a haunted story. Have you written any stories about haunted places in your area?

#10884:	July 21, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Heated horror Horrible heat waves Is it hot in here?

#10878:	July 14, 2021	by Andy~hating university
What's happened to horror stories? Horror stories have changed and evolved over the years Do you prefer slasher films or more psychological stories?

#10863:	July 07, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
The Dust Mega dust storms Did you know that huge dust storms can travel across the oceans?

#10770:	June 30, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
A Horror Story Map Some tips to help you get from 'once upon a time' to 'happily ever after'. When it comes to your writing, how much do you plan? Do you create outlines?

#10839:	June 23, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
In your wildest dreams Nightmares in horror stories I had the strangest dream

#10817:	June 16, 2021	by NaNoNette
Urban Legends They make for delightful frights in summer around the campfire. What is the scariest urban legend you ever heard? or told?

#10804:	June 09, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
Hard Days Night Writing a novel is hard work Do you find writing a novel a daunting experience?

#10744:	June 02, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Clichés There are two ways to become a better writer: read more and write more. What are your least favorite horror clichés?

#10785:	May 26, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
It happened right here Horror around the campfire What happened next?

#10775:	May 19, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Screams to Laughter Pairing comedy and horror What are some of your favorite horror stories that utilize elements of humor?

#10755:	May 12, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
Descriptive Words Clever and original descriptive words What fresh and original descriptive words have you used???

#10740:	May 05, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Horror Poetry Here are some thoughts to get you writing scary poems. What are your thoughts on horror/scary poetry?

#10733:	April 28, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
This old house Abandoned buildings, ghost towns, and old homesteads What do you think happened to the people who used to live here?

#10718:	April 21, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
The Fear Factors Playing on a person’s fear is a good place to start! What are you afraid of?

#10711:	April 14, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
The Write Verb Using strong, descriptive verbs Do you use new and descriptive verbs?

#10648:	April 07, 2021	by JayNaNoOhNo
Horror For Kids: They'll Be Fine. A brief look at writing horror for a younger audience. Is it getting harder to scare kids with fiction?

#10692:	March 31, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Gothic horror A creepy house, a screaming woman, and a place where it is always dark What is going on in the mysterious house on the hill?

#10674:	March 24, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
Oh, the Horror! In this issue, we are going to take a closer look at ‘foreshadowing’ and different ways to use this in our writing. Do you often pick up on the 'red-herrings' that get sprinkled throughout a story?

#10661:	March 17, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
Writing About Dreams Dreams that don't go away Do you get story ideas from your dreams?

#10652:	March 10, 2021	by NaNoNette
Nature Monsters Swamp Things and Yetis make nature more scary than it is. Which nature monster really exists, according to your beliefs?

#10639:	March 03, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Love and horror don't mix, or do they? Love and horror Love and horror don't mix, or do they?

#10565:	February 17, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
Love You To Death When love becomes obsessive Have you ever loved someone so much that it made you do something crazy?

#10599:	February 10, 2021	by Lilli 🧿 ☕
When It Feels Real When a horror story has real places sprinkled throughout, it can make the story feel real. What makes a horror story really get under your skin?

#10595:	February 03, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Inhabitants of a horror story Secondary horror characters Are you scared yet?

#10566:	January 20, 2021	by W.D.Wilcox
In the Real World as in Dreams When dreams come true Have you ever had dreams come true???

#10555:	January 13, 2021	by Andy~hating university
On the origin of Horror When did the horror genre originate? What is your favourite horror story and why?

#10547:	January 06, 2021	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
What sorcery is this? Magic in horror stories How do we break the spell?

#10521:	December 23, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
Christmas Ghost Stories Some of the scariest ghost stories are set during Christmas time. We all know it, but have you ever really read, 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens?

#10520:	December 23, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
Christmas Ghost Stories Some of the scariest ghost stories are set during Christmas time. We all know it, but have you ever really read, Charles Dickens, 'A Christmas Carol'?

#10507:	December 09, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Blood on your hands Blood in horror stories Can you stand the sight of blood?

#10478:	November 25, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
Off With Their Heads All bloody celebrations begin with a sacrifice Did you sacrifice a turkey to give thanks?

#10459:	November 18, 2020	by Andy~hating university
Horror doesn't have to be a slasherfest Can horror be less than 18+ Who is your favourite horror character and why?

#10463:	November 11, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
You look like you’ve seen a ghost Spirits in horror stories Do you believe in ghosts?

#10430:	October 28, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
When Death Comes Calling Trick-or-Treat When someone unknown knocks on your door, are you hesitant to open it?

#10419:	October 21, 2020	by NaNoNette
Spookiest Newsfeed of the Year The Writing.Com Newsfeed has become a great community resource to play fun games together. Are you making sure to take part in all those fun Halloween newsfeed games?

#10415:	October 14, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Everyone who touches it is cursed Cursed objects Would you handle a cursed object?

#10386:	September 30, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
Let's Start At The Beginning Starting a new horror story What scares you?

#10385:	September 30, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
Let's Start At The Beginning Starting a new horror story What scares you?

#10383:	September 23, 2020	by Angus
Why do people like horror? What do you think?

#10367:	September 16, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Which witch? Witches in horror stories Which witch is which?

#10342:	September 02, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
Spooky Vocabulary Scary words at the right time Do you use spooky words to create horror?

#10334:	August 26, 2020	by Angus
Some Zombie Mishmash I working on it!

#10326:	August 19, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Into the woods Horror in the forest What's behind that tree?

#10301:	August 05, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
The Haunting of Hill House Shirley Jackson scared me Have you ever read Shirley Jackson's, The Haunting of Hill House?

#10290:	July 29, 2020	by Angus
Ouija Boards, Spiritualism, & Séances Ouija boards and Spritualism Have you ever tried to communicate with the other side?

#10283:	July 22, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horrible weather we're having Weather in horror stories Have you checked the forecast?

#10275:	July 15, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Mythos of the Unknowable Lovecraft envisions that which has no mortal relevance or boundaries Is it possible to have your reader see the unknowable through your eyes, or do you guide them to their own vision?

#10253:	July 08, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
All American Horror The Horror of a Firework Blowing-Up in your Face Do you trust the fireworks you buy?

#10252:	July 01, 2020	by Angus
On Writing n/a

#10238:	June 24, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
When you see what isn’t really there Illusions and delusions in horror What is happening here?

#10229:	June 17, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Lyric Voice of Horror Writing horror through poetry Do you remember a tale of horror in verse - around a fire, on a summer's night, in the woods, backyard, porch?

#10212:	June 10, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
The True Killer Is Anger How anger is the root of all evil... Has anger ever made you say or do something horrible?

#10209:	June 03, 2020	by ~Minja~
Horror of Grief Capturing grief through horror fiction. Have you ever experienced something extraordinary while mourning the death of a loved one? Share your story with us.

#10193:	May 27, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Written in blood Blood in horror stories Can you stand the sight of blood?

#10186:	May 20, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Just a Bit of Scary Sometimes less is more in a tale of terror Do you have a favorite short tale of terror or horror from childhood that still scares you?

#10164:	May 13, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
The Woods Strange things happen in the wilderness Have you ever been scared at night while camping in the woods?

#10152:	May 06, 2020	by Angus
Poltergeists Have you experienced any "unexplainable" events?

#10145:	April 29, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Unmasked! Masked characters in fiction Who was that masked man?

#10134:	April 22, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It's Waiting - Out There Preparing our readers for what may - or may not- be out there Anticipation or knowledge, which scares you more?

#10117:	April 15, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
Creepy Old People Old folks in horror literature Have you ever used old people as main characters in your horror story?

#10059:	April 08, 2020	by Angus
Phobias And Superstitions Do you have a phobia or superstition?

#10101:	April 01, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Otherworld The home of the fae Do you believe in fairies?

#10071:	March 18, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
HORROR TOPICS Some cool story ideas for writing horror Stuck for a good horror idea?

#10066:	March 11, 2020	by Cinn
More on Creating Character Voice Practice for creating distinct voices for characters-- An exercise. How would your hero introduce someone to their mother? How would your villain make the same introduction?

#10054:	March 04, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Creatures of the night They only come out at night What is out there?

#10047:	February 26, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It Will Scare You When I'm Done To make anything scary/horrific Can you take a plain old non-scary thing and make me fear it?

#10019:	February 19, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
Horror Resolutions Deciding this is the year to go for it Are you self-published?

#10010:	February 12, 2020	by Angus
The Bazaar Of The Bizarre Who knows?

#10001:	February 05, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Silent scream Nobody can hear you What if nobody hears me scream?

#9993:	January 29, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror Incites Terror Provoke terror through horror How do you react to horror? How do you react - act, retreat, something else?

#9337:	January 22, 2020	by W.D.Wilcox
UNHAPPY ENDINGS The sad ending Are you happy?

#9957:	January 15, 2020	by Angus
Grabbing Your Readers n/a

#9948:	January 08, 2020	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
I'm not going in there! Spooky places in horror stories What makes a place scary?

#9940:	January 01, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
I Want What I Want Resolutions to gain wants and apparent needs each have consequences If you make resolutions on New Year's Day, are they for things to accomplish/acquire or for things to be rid of?

#9925:	December 25, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
To Tree Or Not To Tree The battle between a fake Xmas Tree and a real Xmas Tree Do you have a real or fake trree

#9918:	December 18, 2019	by Warped Sanity
Santa's Helper You better be good or Santa will send his trusty friend Krampus. Did you know that Krampus was not an anti-Santa and that he was actually considered one of Santa's helpers?

#9909:	December 11, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Ice cold fear Winter horror What is the temperature of fear?

#9883:	November 27, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
Turkey Blood On Your Hands You kill it, you eat it!!! Have you ever killed a turkey?

#9881:	November 20, 2019	by Angus
Ghosts vs. Monsters n/a

#9869:	November 13, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Scary people Creating frightening characters What makes a character scary?

#9853:	November 06, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Daydreams ~ Possibilities The dark images and nuances that are formed in the hidden corners of reality and imagination Do you daydream about real events/people? or another world/life form?

#9830:	October 30, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
Which Witch Is Which? Witches in society Are you a witch?

#9821:	October 23, 2019	by Angus
Horror History (Part Deux) I'm still figuring this out

#9812:	October 16, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Conquering fear Conquering fear by developing respect How do you deal with fear?

#9803:	October 09, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Knowing the Fear and Horror The look, sound, smell of fear and horror Have you experenced "the taste of fear"? If so, how did it taste? If not, what do you think it would taste like?

#9782:	October 02, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
The Stuff Screams Are Made Of Writing horror How do you write horror?

#9770:	September 25, 2019	by ~Minja~
Funeral and Burial Rituals A small list of creative funeral and burial rituals from around the world. Do you believe in the afterlife? Why and why not?

#9761:	September 18, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horror in the city Horror stories in an urban setting What's going on in this town?

#9752:	September 11, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror is Provocative Horror provokes terror and fear in the eye of the beholder Can horror stand alone, or will it always cause fear or terror?

#9734:	September 04, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
Write In Images Where do you find ideas for horror stories Where do you get your ideas?

#9726:	August 28, 2019	by Angus
Horror History The monster was the best friend I ever had.' ~ Boris Karloff ~ Besides the stereotypical doll and clown, what would you consider to be the most scariest horror character or thing?

#9716:	August 21, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
The five senses of horror Evoking fear through the five senses What does fear taste like?

#9710:	August 14, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Science of Horror HORROR + SCIENCE (FICTION) = MORE PLAUSIBLE, POSSIBLE, INCITING If it's based on scientific premise, whether or not proven science, is the horror more visceral, more believable?

#9689:	August 07, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
Storytelling How to tell a story What makes a good story?

#9685:	July 31, 2019	by Angus
Elements of Horror "Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality." ~Edgar Allan Poe~ Why do you think people like reading horror?

#9666:	July 24, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Writing against horror tropes Avoiding the trope trap... What happens next on that dark and stormy night in the creepy little town with the strange neighbor?

#9656:	July 17, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Afraid of the Unknown? Be it person, place or thing, fear of that which we do not know When you were a kid, were you scared of the dark? Whether or not you were, did you run from a strange noise, or search for its source?

#9637:	July 10, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
The Beauty in Horror Even Horror can be beautiful Beauty?

#9625:	July 03, 2019	by Angus
Evil vs. Insanity Does your character have to be insane to be evil? What makes a good horror character?

#9618:	June 26, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Nobody is there Invisible horror Is somebody out there?

#9610:	June 19, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It's Not Safe - Out There Trapped by what's outside - or - inside What incitets a phobia, i.e., agoraphobia, claustrophobia? an external event or the perception of a possible event?

#9585:	June 12, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
That Little Voice Inside Your Head Writing Intuitively How's your muse?

#9584:	June 05, 2019	by Angus
Suspense Is The Spice Of A Good Tale Suspense is the spice of a good tale What frightens you most?

#9569:	May 29, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Altered reality This is really getting weird This isn't normal, is it?

#9560:	May 22, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Believe Me - It's Real Suspending disbelief, that the impossible is possible Is it possible to defeat logic and make a perceived reality true for another?

#9542:	May 15, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
Horror in Ordinary Things Sometimes even the simplest of things can be quite frightening. What everyday ordinary things scare you?

#9532:	May 08, 2019	by Warped Sanity
Astrology of the Disturbed Using darker astrological aspects for characters in horror... How would you use darker astrological aspects in an evil character for your horror story?

#9518:	May 01, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Mass hysteria When everyone around you goes insane Why is everybody screaming?

#9509:	April 24, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Wild Weird West In the weird, wild, west we can neither prove nor disprove events that may have been If you find a skull, a bone undetermined, do you see it as a relic, or a once living being?

#9490:	April 17, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
'Cos I'm The Taxman The evil taxman Do you believe we should be taxed?

#9488:	April 10, 2019	by Angus
Horror Genres There is more than one kind of horror! What is your favorite horror sub-genre?

#9470:	April 03, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Dark magic Evil spells and wicked sorcery What strange magic is this?

#9456:	March 27, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Lyric Expression of Horror Poetry is a vivid, immanent expression of horror Is it the words, or the tempo/beat in a poem, that incites intense emotion, like fear and horror?

#9439:	March 20, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
The First Sentence Dissecting that first sentence How strong is your opening?

#9431:	March 13, 2019	by Warped Sanity
Evil Fairies Originally, Fairies were more works of horror, than Disney. Did you know that fairies were once considered evil creatures?

#9414:	March 06, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Out of your safety zone When you aren't safe, even in your own home Is anyone safe?

#9403:	February 27, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What Blows in on the Wind When the elements act as sentient characters or narrators... Really, is it possible to ascribe human characteristics to the elements, like wind?

#9384:	February 20, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
Love Is Fatal Love can kill you... Have you ever been in total and complete love?

#9377:	February 13, 2019	by Angus
Lost Innocence Whatever happened to Chucky? What is the most bizarre thing you’ve ever written for a horror story?

#9366:	February 06, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Less is more When it comes to horror, sometimes less is more... Are all the gory details really necessary?

#9348:	January 23, 2019	by W.D.Wilcox
UNHAPPY ENDINGS The sad ending Are you happy?

#9332:	January 16, 2019	by Angus
Haunted Houses The haunted house might be one of the most well known settings of horror stories in literature. Do you enjoy going through haunted houses?

#9318:	January 09, 2019	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Creating frightening characters Who scares you the most? Are you scared yet?

#9307:	January 02, 2019	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A New Year's Wants Think with care before making a wish ~ it may turn out to be just what you didn't want. Do you resolve to give something up or to gain something on New Year's day? or is your life sweet as is?

#9293:	December 26, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
So This Is Christmas Christmas Do You Believe?

#9287:	December 19, 2018	by Angus
Horror: Fiction, nonfiction, or both? Horror doesn't have to be imaginary. There's plenty of real things in this world that are just as frightening. Who or what is your favorite horror character or icon?

#9273:	December 12, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Writing against the cliches Avoiding horror cliches Why did they run upstairs instead of out the door?

#9261:	December 05, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Make Them Believe Make it just real enough Do you believe what you see or just what you know?

#9243:	November 28, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
Giving Thanks Thanksgiving and such Do you kill turkeys?

#9238:	November 21, 2018	by Warped Sanity
Borrowing from Past Ignorance Utilizing historical ignorance in horror fiction In what ways can you use past scientific or medical ignorance in horror writing?

#9222:	November 14, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
What lies beneath Underground horrors What is under our feet?

#9212:	November 07, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Horrific Reality of Imagination What we believe, and weave with words, are they not the essence of reality? Is the fear more real when based in reality or when based on the unknown?

#9196:	October 31, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
HAPPY HALLOWEEN Halloween issue for 2018 Do you believe in ghosts?

#9191:	October 24, 2018	by Dawn Embers
He is Still Alive? Sequels and Belief Horror/Scary movies use of suspended belief and sequels to stories. How many sequels are too many in horror?

#9175:	October 17, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Long distance call to the afterlife When your characters speak to the dead... Is it a friendly spirit?

#9161:	October 10, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Where the Terror Returns The same, yet each unique, a series of horror tales Is it the people, or the story, that keeps a series vital and scary?

#9147:	October 03, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
On Writing Again Writing Horror What is your preferred genre?

#9138:	September 26, 2018	by Angus
Psychological Horror Or Graphic Horror? Description is great (and even necessary), but sometimes too much of it can turn your readers away! Did you/do you have a movie that gave you nightmares?

#9129:	September 19, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Creatures of the night Those that walk in darkness What is out there?

#9115:	September 12, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Crafting vivid horror with words Choosing the right words to incite fear and horror Is it the word or the context that makes a story frightening or horrific?

#9099:	September 05, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
Stories.Com Longtime member of WDC Why do you like WDC?

#9090:	August 29, 2018	by Dawn Embers
The Graphic Nature of Horror A look at how the genre lends itself to imagery and the uses we can have for prompts/inspiration to create stories. Do you use images as inspiration or prompts for horror stories?

#9059:	August 22, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Legendary horror Horror based on legends and myths Legends say that...

#9039:	August 08, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
The Dog Days Of Summer Weird sayings we use Do you know any weird sayings?

#9024:	August 01, 2018	by ~Minja~
On creepy internet sensations And why it is important to know the difference between fiction and reality Do you know how your children spend their time while browsing the internet?

#9017:	July 25, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Haunted! Haunted places in horror stories I dare you to spend the night in that old house!

#9014:	July 18, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror - Learned or Un-learned Learning to be Scared or Horrified Are you born to be scared of or horrified by certain actions, or do you believe what causes fear is cultural, i.e., learned.

#8994:	July 11, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
You Gotta Write You have to love it to do it. What excuses do you use to keep from writing?

#8987:	July 04, 2018	by Dawn Embers
Horror at Any Age Horror can appeal to young and old alike. A look at who might reader horror stories. Who do you know that loves horror/scary stories?

#8974:	June 27, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Cloaked in secrecy Secrets in horror stories Do you promise not to tell?

#8961:	June 20, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It May Not Scare You - Yet Making the ordinary, or extraordinary, a thing of terror. Can you make someone fear something they never considered scary before?

#8941:	June 13, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
How To Start A Story Explains the importance of a good beginning How do you start a story?

#8926:	May 30, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Change for the worse Fear of change Why can't things just stay the same?

#8914:	May 23, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Animals Humanized ~ Not Really Animals acting human, still act within their nature, to terrify mortals It's postulated that animals do not kill for pleasure; but for sustenance and territory - is that not pleasure?

#8895:	May 16, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
The Perfect Verb Trying to find the perfect verb Do you try to use the best verb possible?

#8877:	May 02, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Beautiful horrors Horror doesn't have to be ugly Why would you fear something beautiful?

#8867:	April 25, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It's In the Air Elemental forces, wind drives the terror. When in an unknown place, would you rather walk into the wind or have it at your back?

#8850:	April 18, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
Horror Is Everywhere The horror that takes place in normal settings What scares you?

#8847:	April 11, 2018	by NaNoNette
Real Fear Using fake fear to overcome real fear. What really strikes fear into you?

#8834:	April 04, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Tiny terrors Small horrors How can something small be scary?

#8820:	March 28, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Rhythm of Horror Horror has a cadence, a rhythmic beta, erratic or metered, always compelling. Is a fast-paced,logical tale of terror more or less riveting than one that takes the reader through an eclectic, even erratic, pathway ?

#8807:	March 21, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
The Twist Writing Horror With A Twist Do you think outside the box???

#8791:	March 07, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Chilling tales Horror stories set in winter Is it still snowing?

#8780:	February 28, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
We Make It Real We create the horrific reality that incites terror Is horror more real when it's visual or visceral?

#8764:	February 21, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
The Horror of Depression Where your mind can take you Are you suffering from depression?

#8758:	February 14, 2018	by NaNoNette
Strong Emotions "There are only two emotions: love and fear." Fear and love, are they really all there is to life?

#8743:	February 07, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
I'll be watching you... Stalkers in horror stories Is someone following you?

#8734:	January 31, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
A Bit of Horror / A Lot of Scary Horror in brief can be as (or more) frightening, more immediate for the reader Is it more scary to focus on one horrific item or to deal with a number of items/incidents?

#8714:	January 24, 2018	by W.D.Wilcox
Writing Horror How to write scary stuff. Do you want to write horror?

#8709:	January 17, 2018	by NaNoNette
Cannibalism That scary type of eating. Will it make your tummy hurt?

#8697:	January 10, 2018	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Mind games It's all in your head. Is this real?

#8683:	January 03, 2018	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Resolutions and Other Wishes Watch What you ask for - you may get it - if you're not lucky Do you find yourself wishing for what you know you will get, or for that which is a reach to attain? Be honest.

#8670:	December 27, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
Resolution To Write A Horror Story Let's start the New Year with Horror Everybody can write Horror

#8656:	December 20, 2017	by NaNoNette
Darkness The longest night, the shortest day. How can you use the season to add some fright to your stories?

#8648:	December 13, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
What was that noise? Things that go bump in the night Who's there?

#8632:	December 06, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Urban Legends ~ Myth or Not The truth or fiction (sometimes both) of the urban legend Can an urban legend translate not only to rural, but to out-world tales?

#8618:	November 29, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
Aliens and the Holidays Have we been visited? Have we been visited?

#8600:	November 15, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
I can't remember! Horror and tricks of memory What if your worst (or best) memory never actually happened?

#8588:	November 08, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Revenants of a Dream What remains of a dream can become a story seen just past the corner of the eye. Does reality create a dream, or do dreams create reality?

#8572:	November 01, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
Making The Ordinary Scary Sometimes things are not wht they seem How do you make the ordinary scary?

#8568:	October 25, 2017	by Andy~hating university
A Holiday By Any Other Name A look at the evolution of Halloween What will be doing this Halloween night?

#8553:	October 18, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Samhain The origins of Halloween The scariest night of the year (or is it?)

#8548:	October 11, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror Incites Fear / Terror Horror provokes terror Must there be something horrible to make you terrified?

#8532:	October 04, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
Spiders Are spiders scary? Are spiders scary?

#8490:	September 27, 2017	by NaNoNette
Of Snakes and Spiders Snakes and spiders can haunt your dreams. Are snakes and spiders scary?

#8510:	September 20, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Natural disasters Wrath of mother nature When nature turns scary

#8495:	September 13, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Mythos of the Unknowable Just outside the corner of the eye - that which is not known but by intuition and imagination Did you play with squishy, squirmy bug things as a kid? If so, why did you stop?

#8475:	September 06, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
Choosing The Right Word Finding the correct word to use Do you search out the perfect word?

#8465:	August 30, 2017	by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!
You Can't Fight Fear with Fear If you're scared, something more scary will happen! Must you be scared of being scared?

#8456:	August 23, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Eclipsed! When the sun goes dark What kind of horrors lurk in the darkness?

#8440:	August 16, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
In the Great Outdoors ~ Wind Out in the open, unaware, unknown, unprotected Would you rather walk, straining forward into a raging wind, unable to see what's ahead - or with a pounding wind at your back, forcing you forward into the terror you can't help but see?

#8428:	August 09, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
It's The Little Things It's the little things that kill us. What's eating you?

#8408:	July 26, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horror in unexpected places Unusual settings for horror Nothing bad could happen here, could it?

#8402:	July 19, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
No Exit When you think you can't get out - survival of the craftiest Is there ever really no escape (alive)?

#8383:	July 12, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
The Three Types of Terror Which type of terror do you write? What are the three types of terror?

#8362:	June 28, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horror for the young How to scare kids who love being scared When is it okay to scare he daylights out of little kids?

#8347:	June 21, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Making It Real Suspending disbelief Is making someone believe something impossible is real a way of manipulating them?

#8332:	June 14, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
Kicking Edgar Allan Poe Dissecting The Fall of the House of Usher Do you read Poe? What has he taught you?

#8328:	June 07, 2017	by amy-Finally writing a novel.
Horror/Scary-=Viewing In this issue I hope to show why good writing should be a part of any movie. What are you three favorite horror movie characters?

#8313:	May 31, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horror by firelight It happened like this... What do you think happened next?

#8302:	May 24, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Fear of the Un-known It's natural to fear the unknown, is it not? Do adults shy away from the unknown more than children? Why, or Why Not?

#8286:	May 17, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
Chemtrails What are chemtrails and why are they doing this to us? What's your opinion of chemtrails?

#8280:	May 10, 2017	by Andy~hating university
When does it all stop? At what point does a franchise have too many films? What is your favourite film in a horror franchise?

#8265:	May 03, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Top five scares Using your favorite horror stories to help you write even better ones. What stories scare you the most?

#8256:	April 26, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Essence of a Presence How non-corporeal beings may interact with us. If the reality of a presence is not dis-proven, should it be engaged?

#8239:	April 19, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
Stephen King Says Some very telling quotes by Stephen King What would Stephen King say?

#8233:	April 12, 2017	by Andy~hating university
Into the deadlights we go After a decade of problems, the remake of IT hits movie theatres this fall What is your opinion on remakes? Better or worse than the originals, or just different?

#8217:	April 05, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Fearless A character with no fear What kind of character would have no fear?

#8199:	March 29, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Daydreams Unleashed Daydreaming is not a time waster for the writer, rather, a space in time - to create. When - not if - you daydream, do you create or destroy?

#8187:	March 22, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
How To Scare Your Reader Tips on scaring readers How do you scare your reader?

#8169:	March 08, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Don't fall into the horror cliche trap Avoiding horror cliches Beware the horror cliche

#8137:	February 22, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
The Opening Sentence Writing the best opening line. Catchy? CATCHY? This is catchy.

#8104:	February 15, 2017	by Andy~hating university
Keeping it appropriate Writing horror is easy. Keeping it appropriate for teens? That's hard. Can you remember the first time you watched a horror movie? How old were you? Were you with friends or family?

#8119:	February 08, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Without a conscience Antisocial personalities in horror stories How do you deal with a person with no conscience?

#8106:	February 01, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Horror in Love Unrequited Love Unrequited or Otherwise Twisted Do more acts of violence among couples occur during Valentine's Day?

#8090:	January 25, 2017	by W.D.Wilcox
DON'T READ THIS Examining prejudice in humans Do you know for sure if the person you're sitting next to is human?

#8074:	January 11, 2017	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Nothing to see here Invisible horror How do you fight what you can't see?

#8060:	January 04, 2017	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Face of Fear How you show the fear you feel, or perceive in others Can one fully conceal the expression of fear? or horror?

#8044:	December 28, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
Christmas Horror What would happen if there were no Christmas? What would happen if there were no Christmas?

#8024:	December 14, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Things that go bump in the night The sound of fear Did you hear that?

#7996:	December 07, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What's Up with the MC ? The life and time and trials of the writer's main character - not always the story's main character What happens to their story when the Main Character is no longer the main character?

#7995:	November 30, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
BLACK FRIDAY What happens to people when Black Friday comes along. Do you shop on Black Friday?

#7984:	November 23, 2016	by Creeper Of The Realm
Mislead Focus Finding ways to misdirect your reader's focus in order to create better impact. What's the most unexpected event which happened to you?

#7976:	November 16, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Short, sweet, and terrifying Writing short horror stories How do you create fear without many words?

#7943:	November 02, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
WELCOME TO THE NURSING HOME Halloween What Scares You?

#7932:	October 26, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Through the Veil ~ Haunted and Haunting Crossing the veil ~ which 'side' is haunting Do the echoes of life from across the veil wish to haunt or are they haunted?

#7922:	October 19, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horror by gaslight Just because you're paranoid, it doesn't mean they aren't out to get you. Did I just see what I thought I saw?

#7911:	October 12, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
When Animals Act Human When animals take on mere human personae Sentient animals, if they exist, would they take on the better or worse of human emotions and actions?

#7891:	October 05, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
It's Halloween It's that time of year again, when the leaves fall from the trees with fright. Trick? Or Treat?

#7882:	September 28, 2016	by Creeper Of The Realm
Plotting With Monsters Digging into the deep crevices of the psychopathic mind. Where do you find inspiration to create horror?

#7871:	September 21, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Toys that terrorize Creepy dolls and other evil toys What is so scary about a doll?

#7860:	September 14, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Who Says it's Scary Horror is a matter of perception Is fear hard-wired or is it learned?

#7841:	September 07, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
Sixteen Long Years My rant about WDC How long have you been a member of WDC?

#7834:	August 31, 2016	by Creeper Of The Realm
Superstitious Horror Most believe that evil forces have something to do with superstitions but they write about it? What, if any, superstitions do you believe in?

#7821:	August 24, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
The monster within We all have a monster inside us What could turn you into a monster?

#7812:	August 17, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night Weather is a character What makes you fear a storm, or are you unafraid ?

#7790:	August 10, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
WHAT TO WRITE Quotes from famous authors How do you write?

#7767:	July 27, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
They'll never hear it coming When horror doesn't make a sound Silence is golden (or is it?)

#7756:	July 20, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Don't Look Back ! Why do they always look back, and make of themselves victims? If they didn't look back, how would your characters know they're still being chased?

#7738:	July 13, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
HORROR Are you scared yet? Are you scared yet?

#7731:	July 06, 2016	by Cinn
Abused & Abandoned: Character & Setting Two resources for creating authentic horror settings and characters A psychopath in an abandoned asylum: Truth or fiction?

#7718:	June 29, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
All alone When your character is all alone Are you alone in the house?

#7704:	June 22, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Trapped Where what's outside is more scary than what's inside. If you are told you are in a safe place, by someone else, do you believe or do you challenge?

#7688:	June 15, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
WHY WE WRITE HORROR Why we write horror stories Why do you write horror?

#7668:	June 01, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Terrors of the deep Creatures of the ocean in horror stories What horrors lie beneath the waves?

#7656:	May 25, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Who Says What's Scary Why does something scare me that doesn't scare you, or vice versa ? Is there anything you can think of that scares everyone? If so, what?

#7644:	May 18, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
WEIRD TALES Weird Tales Magazine Writing pulp fiction

#7625:	May 04, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Gotcha! False scares in horror stories Thank heavens it was only a cat! Is there something behind me?

#7612:	April 27, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror is a Chameleon Horror appears in many forms, visceral, imagined, invented, uncovered, and more What frightens you may be horrific, but is horror always scary?

#7592:	April 20, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
ATMOSPHERE Creating the right setting for a horror story Do you set the mood in your stories?

#7579:	April 13, 2016	by NaNoNette
Villainous Faces Dark = Villain. Light = Good Guy. How do you decide on the face for your villain?

#7569:	April 06, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horror with many faces Shapeshifters in horror How do you fight something that can look like anyone?

#7558:	March 30, 2016	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Where Does Fear Come From? Is horror learned or hard-wired If horror is an expression of fear, how do we learn to fear?

#7530:	March 23, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
How I Write Horror How I do what I do Everybody has a different way, or routine on how they write. What's yours?

#7537:	March 16, 2016	by NaNoKit
Expect the Unexpected Real life bad people do not fit a set profile. That means that fictional baddies shouldn't, either. Who is your favourite fictional villain?

#7521:	March 09, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Elemental horror Earth, air, fire, water, and fear! How to weave a horror story from the four elements of old

#7510:	March 02, 2016	by NaNoNette
Scary Eyes Eyes. The windows to our soul. Our dark soul. Who's staring at you through the window?

#7493:	February 24, 2016	by NaNoKit
The Horrors of the Mind Horror can be found everywhere, both externally and internally... Do you have any strange fears that you cannot quite explain? If so, care to share?

#7476:	February 17, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
The Dark-Side of Love The horrifying and destructive emotions of love Love is great and powerful. Have you ever been devastated by it?

#7466:	February 10, 2016	by Cinn
Horrors of Unrequited Love When love turns to desire of another sort Why do readers enjoy crazy love turned to crazy hate?

#7458:	February 03, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Fear the fearless! Dealing with an enemy who has no fear How do you fight someone who fears nothing?

#7440:	January 27, 2016	by Creeper Of The Realm
Behind Closed Doors Experiencing something you've never expected, doesn't mean that it was not there to begin with What are your possible skeletons in the closet?

#7426:	January 20, 2016	by W.D.Wilcox
BLACKSTAR The final hours, the final album, the final song of David Bowie Do you like David Bowie's music?

#7418:	January 13, 2016	by Elle - on hiatus
Darkest Verse What kind of poetry do you find under the 'dark' and 'horror/scary' genres? How dark can poetry get?

#7408:	January 06, 2016	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Fear of falling Don't look down! If you fall in a dream and hit the ground, will you die?

#7392:	December 30, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Resolutions ~ What We Want Watch what you ask for, you may get it ~ What we want may or may not be what is best - or worst - for us

#7376:	December 23, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
And So This Is Christmas Christmas Issue 2015 What have you done?

#7361:	December 09, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Reacting to fear Giving characters realistic reactions to fear How do your characters act when they are scared out of their wits?

#7347:	December 02, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
Writing Great Short Stories Tips on how to write great short stories. Short stories are popular -- what makes a good one?

#7331:	November 25, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
DEATH BY TURKEY Wild turkeys are aggressive and territorial Did you know that the wishbone found in a turkey can also be found in a tyrannosaurus rex?

#7323:	November 18, 2015	by blue jellybaby
Two Halves of One There can always be two sides to the coin. Do you think it's possible to be both good and evil?

#7314:	November 11, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Getting to know your characters Creating believable characters How well do you know your characters?

#7285:	November 04, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
Are Your Characters Boring? How to describe characters to make them memorable. Are your characters boring or memorable?

#7287:	October 28, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
THIS IS HALLOWEEN It has always been my pleasure to write the Halloween Edition of the Horror/Scary Newsletter What scares you?

#7278:	October 21, 2015	by Cinn
Horrors Close to Home Finding the hidden horror in childhood memories. Can you find that horror story hidden in your past?

#7265:	October 14, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Fear or shock? Both can play important parts in horror stories Are you scaring your readers or shocking them?

#7247:	October 07, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
Verbs Drive Your Story The importance of action verbs. Do you want to write powerful and exciting prose?

#7234:	September 30, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
LET'S WRITE SOME HORROR Some ins-and-outs about writing scary stories How do you write something scary?

#7220:	September 23, 2015	by blue jellybaby
Horror in the Mundane Finding inspiration takes just a couple of tricks. Want some new and fresh inspiration?

#7214:	September 16, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Night terror More than a nightmare Are you afraid to go to sleep?

#7199:	September 09, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
6 Types of Cliffhangers This newsletter is about how to write scene-ending cliffhangers filled with tension. How can you make your book "unputdownable"?

#7185:	September 02, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
Horror In A Flash How to write scary flash fiction Can you deliver horror in one sentence?

#7174:	August 26, 2015	by Creeper Of The Realm
It Can't Be True When the things you consider a myth are reality What's the one thing you experienced yet people don't believe you?

#7163:	August 19, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
There's someone in the house! Intruders in horror stories Did you hear that noise downstairs?

#7149:	August 12, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
How To Get An Agent How three-quarters of my writing group got agents Who gets agents offers and why?

#7132:	August 05, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
Lovecraftian Horror The ticking's of H.P.Lovecraft The world is indeed comic, but the joke is on mankind.

#7119:	July 29, 2015	by blue jellybaby
Written in History Coming up with new story ideas is a challenge for us all, why not try something new? Ever wondered how to find new inspiration?

#7111:	July 22, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
The Horrors of Fairyland Fae folk in horror stories Are you sure you would like to have a fairy godmother?

#7097:	July 15, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
Similes - Are Yours Good or Bad? How to make sure you’re writing good similes. Do your similes shine? Or are they cliche or confusing?

#7080:	July 08, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
Truth Or Lie Whether to write fiction or non-fiction Is it better to lie or tell the truth?

#7073:	July 01, 2015	by NaNoNette
Urban Myths When Poltergeists Come to Life Is there any truth in rumors?

#7058:	June 24, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Come in to my story Making the reader part of the story Did you know you were living in a horror story?

#7045:	June 17, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
Naming Characters This newsletter has tips for naming characters. n/a

#7032:	June 10, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
Using Old Phrases & Sayings Old sayings and phrases are great story fodder Write a tale using an old saying

#7020:	June 03, 2015	by blue jellybaby
Formulaic Horror Ever get bored by a horror book or a movie? Here's what you have to do... Sick of the same old horror?

#7012:	May 27, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Chiaroscuro Without light, there would be no shadows What is chiaroscuro, and how can you use it in your stories?

#6996:	May 20, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
Opening Pages This newsletter is about the importance of the opening pages. Are your opening paragraphs good enough to hook a reader?

#6977:	May 13, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
Characters Must Care About Something What do your characters care about? n/a

#6968:	May 06, 2015	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Truth or Myth of the Urban Legend Truth in fiction or fiction of truth ~ the dynamic urban legend n/a

#6958:	April 29, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Shapeshifting horrors Monsters who can change form n/a

#6940:	April 22, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
What Readers See This newsletter is about attracting readers with images. n/a

#6924:	April 15, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
The Psychology Of Scary Why Do We Like Scary Movies? n/a

#6913:	April 08, 2015	by Creeper Of The Realm
The Fruit Of The Doom The twisted and sick humor in a horror story is sometimes inevitable. n/a

#6906:	April 01, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
The dearly departed Ghosts in horror stories n/a

#6891:	March 25, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
Men vs Women Are men better horror writers than women? n/a

#6876:	March 18, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
What If . . . . Brainstorming with your muse to see what comes up n/a

#6875:	March 11, 2015	by Creeper Of The Realm
The Unexpected How do you find the element of surprise in your story? n/a

#6859:	March 04, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Lurking in the shadows What is a horror story without shadows? n/a

#6841:	February 25, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
Fear the Unseen A reader's imagination is a powerful tool for any writer. n/a

#6829:	February 18, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
Reality What is reality? n/a

#6819:	February 11, 2015	by Creeper Of The Realm
Terrible Horror How do you cope when someone actually tells you that you're not the next best seller? n/a

#6807:	February 04, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Horrors from another world Horror stories of aliens and other worlds n/a

#6792:	January 28, 2015	by LJPC - the tortoise
The Importance of Failure This newsletter is about letting your character fail before he succeeds. n/a

#6777:	January 21, 2015	by W.D.Wilcox
Describing What Scares You How do you describe fear and what scares you..... n/a

#6766:	January 14, 2015	by Diane
Technological Horror Stories Technology and horror can be a terrifying combination. n/a

#6756:	January 07, 2015	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Vampires, Werewolves and Zombies, Oh My! New twists on old standbys n/a

#6738:	December 31, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Showing Fear This newsletter contains tips about conveying tension and fear to the reader. n/a

#6724:	December 24, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
"And They Call Him, Santa Claws..." It's Christmas, what else is there to say.... n/a

#6719:	December 17, 2014	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Watch What You Ask For You may just get it - If you're unlucky n/a

#6702:	December 10, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Fantasy or reality? Which scares you more? n/a

#6687:	December 03, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Escalate Like Gamers This newsletter is about how to escalate the tension in your story. n/a

#6676:	November 26, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
Write Horror Like The Best Some Good Rules On Writing Horror Like The Best n/a

#6668:	November 19, 2014	by Dawn Embers
Cold and (Dis)Comfort In the cold people seek warmth and comfort, but in horror discomfort can play its own role. n/a

#6654:	November 12, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
It's all in your head True horror is in the mind. n/a

#6639:	November 05, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
The Rule of Three This newsletter defines and includes examples of the Rule of Three. n/a

#6626:	October 29, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
Happy Howl-A-Ween! Where we are at this time n/a

#6613:	October 22, 2014	by blue jellybaby
The Season for Scares October is the perfect season for all things horror. n/a

#6600:	October 15, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
What's your phobia? Extreme fears in horror stories n/a

#6576:	October 08, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Iceberg! This newsletter is about twists and reveals. n/a

#6571:	October 01, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
Kids Enjoy Horror Stories Too This issue is all about writing horror for children n/a

#6558:	September 24, 2014	by blue jellybaby
Put Yourself in Their Shoes Submerge yourself in their terror... n/a

#6551:	September 17, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Beautiful but deadly Horror doesn't have to be ugly n/a

#6536:	September 10, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Hordes, Mobs & Crowds This newsletter is about how to write crowd scenes. n/a

#6524:	September 03, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
TORTURE AND HORROR Torture has been with humanity since the very beginning n/a

#6515:	August 27, 2014	by Kate - Writing & Reading
On a Dark and Stormy Night Why do we fear the darkness, is it merely the absence of daylight, of the familiar and safe n/a

#6499:	August 20, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Nobody was there You can't fight what you can't see n/a

#6483:	August 13, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Too Gory? How to find non-gory horror on WDC n/a

#6469:	August 06, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
The Bad Ending Why do famous writers end a really good story as if it was an after-thought n/a

#6454:	July 30, 2014	by Storm Machine
What Makes Something Scary? The writer's approach to an object creates more fear than the object itself. n/a

#6443:	July 23, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Along came a spider... Creepy crawlies in horror stories n/a

#6426:	July 16, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Strange Details This newsletter is about using strange details to keep readers riveted. n/a

#6414:	July 09, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
OBSERVATION Looking at things in a more detailed and dramatic way. n/a

#6403:	July 02, 2014	by blue jellybaby
Setting the Scene Just how do you set the scene? n/a

#6393:	June 25, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Your worst nightmare Horror stories based on dreams n/a

#6375:	June 18, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
WANTED: CHARACTER VOICE How to write character voice and make it unique n/a

#6362:	June 11, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
Are You The Hero, Or The Monster? Do you write yourself into your stories? n/a

#6355:	June 04, 2014	by Dawn Embers
How Will Your Character Survive? Survival is a key factor, at times, in a horror story. n/a

#6346:	May 28, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
The Grim Reaper Death and horror stories n/a

#6327:	May 21, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
WANTED: AUTHOR VOICE What is "voice" and how do you get it? n/a

#6312:	May 14, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
Kids and Horror Using helpless children to cause emotional horror n/a

#6306:	May 07, 2014	by blue jellybaby
First vs. Third The Battle of Perspectives n/a

#6292:	April 30, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
The monster under the bed Using childhood fears in horror stories n/a

#6274:	April 23, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Fire Those Lazy Words How to recognize and cut or replace "lazy" words. n/a

#6259:	April 16, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
THE HORROR Oh . . . the horror. n/a

#6249:	April 09, 2014	by blue jellybaby
The Darker side of Femme An alternate side to the modern woman... n/a

#6237:	April 02, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
What's out there? Playing on your readers' fear of the unknown n/a

#6221:	March 26, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Beware Filter Words: The Distant Lens This newsletter is about recognizing filter words and how to get rid of them. n/a

#6211:	March 19, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
Our Future Is Oh, So Scary Where are we headed; and is it where we want to go? n/a

#6206:	March 12, 2014	by blue jellybaby
The Unseen Horror Is there anything worse than that which isn't seen... n/a

#6190:	March 05, 2014	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
How to scare with words Creating frightening images with words alone n/a

#6172:	February 26, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Bad to the Bone This newsletter is about how to write an anti-hero. n/a

#6162:	February 19, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
Disturbing Disturbing images in Horror n/a

#6155:	February 12, 2014	by Dawn Embers
The Potential of Red A color study for the week of Valentine's Day and how useful red can be in stories. n/a

#6135:	February 05, 2014	by blue jellybaby
Running from the Fiend Make your reader run screaming in terror! n/a

#6127:	January 29, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Your Worst Enemy This newsletter is about defeating your worst enemy. n/a

#6109:	January 22, 2014	by W.D.Wilcox
GOOD IDEAS: HORROR? OR JUST HORRIBLE? Where do you get your Horror ideas? n/a

#6108:	January 15, 2014	by Creeper Of The Realm
The last minute scare Don't just show emotions; make your reader feel them! n/a

#6093:	January 08, 2014	by NaNoNette
The Smell of Horror Give your horror texture by describing scents. n/a

#6075:	January 01, 2014	by LJPC - the tortoise
Suffering Defeat This newsletter is about feeling defeated by rejection. n/a

#6056:	December 25, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
Santa Vs. Satan The similarities of two fellas that dress in red.... n/a

#6047:	December 18, 2013	by NaNoNette
The Sound of Horror Strike fear into your reader with the description of sounds. n/a

#6022:	December 04, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Publishing Horror How to get your short stories published. n/a

#6002:	November 27, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
The Horror Of Thanksgiving Let us bow our heads and give thanks . . . thanks that we are still alive. n/a

#6004:	November 20, 2013	by Creeper Of The Realm
Taking the Risk The fear of failure and how to get rid of it n/a

#5996:	November 13, 2013	by Dawn Embers
Eek It's a Novel Horror as a genre is known for both great short fiction and novels. But how does the length differ in results? n/a

#5961:	November 06, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Secrets of Psychological Horror This newsletter is about writing Psychological Horror. n/a

#5960:	October 30, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Trick-OR-Treat n/a

#5940:	October 23, 2013	by Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ
Dreams Beget Horror Stories! A road map to horror ... n/a

#5907:	October 16, 2013	by NaNoNette
How Scary Do You Need It? Is reading scary stories similar to eating spicy food? I think so! n/a

#5884:	October 09, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
The Shadow Knows This newsletter is about foreshadowing. n/a

#5915:	October 02, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
HORROR MOVIE POP-UPS How to write horror pop-ups... n/a

#5908:	September 25, 2013	by Creeper Of The Realm
The Fear Within Us Take what you know and feel and turn it inside out n/a

#5891:	September 18, 2013	by Creeper Of The Realm
Is there a Key? Can you still create horror and instill fear into someone who doesn't believe in all things horrifying? n/a

#5874:	September 11, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Devil's Advocate This newsletter is about how to revise. n/a

#5860:	September 04, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
Just When You Needed A Hero Pulp-fiction heroes we all aspired to... n/a

#5847:	August 21, 2013	by NaNoKit
No Need To Gross Me Out! Horror doesn't have to be graphic. After all, you're trying to scare them, not make them feel sick... n/a

#5829:	August 14, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Make It Scarier This newsletter is about making a story scarier for the characters and the reader. n/a

#5815:	August 07, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
13 Things About Writing Horror 13 Things About Writing Horror n/a

#5782:	July 24, 2013	by Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ
Horror Is So Much More! Tired of wolves, bats, and blood-suckers, yet? n/a

#5783:	July 17, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Evil Pronouns This newsletter is about fixing annoying pronoun problems. n/a

#5763:	July 10, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
The Flesh of Character To flesh-out your character you must first tear them limb from limb n/a

#5752:	June 26, 2013	by Jeff
High Concept The good and bad side of having a high concept idea. n/a

#5734:	June 19, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Killing Characters This newsletter is about bringing characters to life -- before killing them off. n/a

#5715:	June 12, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
Writing Good Horror Good writing spurs the imagination n/a

#5711:	June 05, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Horrific Reality of Imagination What we believe we see is more horrific than the reality of what we see n/a

#5697:	May 29, 2013	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Michael Thomas-Knight Speaks Interview fourteen in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#5678:	May 22, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Monster Maker How to make imaginative and scary monsters. n/a

#5665:	May 15, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
Don't Look Behind You! There is always something following you, right behind, just out of the corner of your eye. n/a

#5660:	May 08, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Are we Born Knowing Horror? Is Horror hard-wired or learned? n/a

#5651:	May 01, 2013	by Tornado Dodger
Writers on Writing Writing Advice: What do Writer's Know? Plenty. n/a

#5632:	April 24, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Conflict Makes Great Characters This newsletter is about using conflict to make characters that jump off the page. n/a

#5609:	April 17, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
Distorted Philosophy Creating characters with distorted philosophies n/a

#5612:	April 10, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Watch What You Ask For You May Just 'Get It' n/a

#5601:	April 03, 2013	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! StuckinTime Speaks 03.30.13 Interview Thirteen in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#5576:	March 27, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Scary Folktales Using folklore for inspiration n/a

#5509:	March 20, 2013	by W.D.Wilcox
It's All In The Way You Write It If you can write outside the box, say it in a different way, your writing will spark the imagination. n/a

#5563:	March 13, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Oh The Horror!! ~When Animals Act Human! When animals take control, embrace the dark side, acting human ~ there's nowhere to hide. n/a

#5553:	March 06, 2013	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Cherry Anne Speaks 02.28.13 Interview Twelve in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#5534:	February 26, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Motion and Emotion Using character emotion to keep the reader glued to the story. n/a

#5523:	February 19, 2013	by Diane
Horror Around Every Corner In the hands of a decent writer, ordinary situations can become horrific and leave the reader with a feeling of dread. n/a

#5512:	February 12, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror As The Alter-Ego of Love Horror arises where love is lost in the ether of its becoming, or found in the realm of never-ness. n/a

#5502:	February 05, 2013	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Deadzone Speaks 02.02.19 Interview Eleven in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#5488:	January 29, 2013	by Jeff
Contained Horror & Thrillers The popularity of stories which take place in a limited location. n/a

#5473:	January 22, 2013	by LJPC - the tortoise
Writing Horror for Kids How to write Horror for children and teens. n/a

#5468:	January 15, 2013	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Power of Horror Horror has the power to incite terror, while terror is not always horrific ~ come and explore the horror n/a

#5455:	January 08, 2013	by Tornado Dodger
The Reality of Fear What scares you? Often times, you don't have to look any further than news archives. n/a

#5425:	December 25, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Christmas Cheer and Fear This newsletter is about combining Horror and Christmas. n/a

#5418:	December 18, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Begin Again Where it Appears to End Whether it be end times, or a time of change, renewal or destruction, is in the eye - and pen - of the writer ! n/a

#5409:	December 11, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Sisterglare Speaks 12.07.12 Interview Ten in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#5382:	November 27, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Chaos vs Realism This newsletter is about keeping coincidences out of your stories. n/a

#5365:	November 13, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Adriana Noir Speaks! Interview Nine in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#5347:	November 06, 2012	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Scare me again please! Why do we like to be scared? n/a

#5338:	October 31, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Happy Halloween 2012! Halloween history and some fun facts. n/a

#5326:	October 24, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Through the Veil ~Past the Mundane What we call supernatural is but nature we may not comprehend but certain times we perceive n/a

#5317:	October 17, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Giselle Speaks! Interview Eight in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#5299:	October 10, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Horror Sub-Genres and Tropes This newsletter is about Horror styles and experimenting to broaden your skills. n/a

#5287:	October 03, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Your Next Great Story Idea This newsletter is about how to find your next great story idea. n/a

#5275:	September 26, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What Blows In On The Wind? Weather can both incite and or amplify the effect of horror ~ what may blow in on the winds of a writer's imagination n/a

#5269:	September 19, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Do you know these authors? What can you learn from published authors? Here is a six-pack for your entertainment. n/a

#5248:	September 12, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Backstory Kills This newsletter is about how to keep the action going while inserting backstory, facts, and details. n/a

#5231:	August 29, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Why Horror ?? Why do we seek to read, watch, horror ? Is it Fun or does it answer a need? n/a

#5220:	August 22, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! LilithMoon Speaks! Interview Seven in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#5203:	August 15, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Tick, tick, tick This newsletter is about how to create urgency and suspense. n/a

#5199:	August 08, 2012	by Leger~
Quick! Hide the Evidence The knife...the drugs...the bloody glove, where do you hide them? Under the sofa? Behind the bookshelf? Down the toilet! n/a

#5181:	August 01, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
We Create the Horrific Reality Reality is a matter of perception ~ what is or what the reader believes ~ is n/a

#5174:	July 25, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Quarterly Horror Interview Wrap-Up What was your favorite question? Did you learn anything exciting? n/a

#5156:	July 18, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Villains, Monsters, and Psychos This newsletter is about creating realistic villains, monsters, and psychos. n/a

#5140:	July 11, 2012	by Arakun the twisted raccoon
Demons masquerading as angels Horror stories with unlikely subjects and settings n/a

#5136:	July 04, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Lyric Essence of Horror Horror is visceral and vivid ~ lyric verse reveals the horror, both subtle and overt, envisioned by the writer n/a

#5123:	June 27, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Bill Wilcox Speaks! Interview Six in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#5103:	June 20, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
The Hook This newsletter is about how to hook a reader from the first page. n/a

#5091:	June 13, 2012	by Satuawany
Looking for "What If?" Popular advice tells you to ask, "What if?" Where do you start? n/a

#5073:	May 30, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Trevor Prescott Speaks! Interview five in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#5041:	May 16, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Fixing Cliches n/a

#5032:	May 09, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Peel away the layers Peel the layers of relative safety and find what frightens you, what encites horror n/a

#5022:	May 02, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Edward Lorn Speaks! Interview four in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#4993:	April 18, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Setting Pt 2: Atmosphere This newsletter is about how to use atmosphere to add the right mood to your settings. n/a

#4985:	April 11, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror ~ immediate or extended Inbetween ~ the short and long of it ~ novella a venue for horror (akin to an epic poem perchance ??) n/a

#4974:	April 04, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Quarterly Horror Interview Wrap-Up What was your favorite question? What would you say if I asked you? n/a

#4963:	March 28, 2012	by A Non-Existent User
It really happened.... Did you hear the one about the man who bought a Corvette for $500? No, honest, it happened to a friend of my friend! n/a

#4937:	March 21, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Setting: Part 1 This newsletter is about how to pick settings for your Horror stories. n/a

#4930:	March 14, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Trapped ~ Survival of the Craftiest What do you do when the horror is right outside (or already inside) and where's the way out ! n/a

#4921:	March 07, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! J.Marie Ravenshaw Speaks Interview three in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#4908:	February 29, 2012	by A Non-Existent User
Somebody's Watching Me. The creepy shadow just outside your line of sight is more than a little scary... n/a

#4886:	February 22, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
Love and Horror The history of the Horror genre and how inserting a love-interest can affect the stakes of a story or novel. n/a

#4878:	February 15, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Romanticizing the Dark Side Avarice and vengeance go hand in hand when romancing the darkness without - and within n/a

#4867:	February 08, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! Nomar Knight Speaks 01.29.12 Interview two in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#4857:	February 01, 2012	by A Non-Existent User
They want YOUR brains!!!! Of all the monsters are in literary and movie history, none are as frightening as the zombie. n/a

#4837:	January 25, 2012	by LJPC - the tortoise
A Horror of Adjectives How to eliminate adjectives that confuse readers and choose the right ones to make your images memorable. n/a

#4830:	January 18, 2012	by Kate - Writing & Reading
ProvokeTerror with Horror Horror provokes fear and terror in the reader / watcher / listener ~ Go for It ! n/a

#4817:	January 11, 2012	by Tornado Dodger
Kidnapped! SoCalScribe Speaks 01.03.12 Interview one in a series to learn more about our fellow Horror authors. n/a

#4805:	January 04, 2012	by A Non-Existent User
You Do What??? Considered an oddball by the scientific community, Cryptozoologists are a wonderful character for a funny horror story. n/a

#4788:	December 27, 2011	by LJPC - the tortoise
Holiday Horror: Juxtaposition Find out why Holidays and Horror go together. n/a

#4781:	December 20, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror = Hard-wired or Learned? Horror- hard-wired to sentient psyches, or learned through interaction with family, society, community? n/a

#4759:	December 13, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
A Fond Farewell My last Horror/Scary Newsletter n/a

#4758:	December 06, 2011	by A Non-Existent User
The Perfect Monster Finding the Perfect Monster for Your Horror Story n/a

#4744:	November 29, 2011	by A Non-Existent User
Outfitting Your Zombie Hunter The perfect weapon for the job...if the job is zombie hunting that is!! n/a

#4732:	November 22, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Holidays ~ Unwelcome Gatherings Who says holidays are a fun scare?? Well, they can be if you have it your way with them. n/a

#4713:	November 15, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
The Horror Of Thanksgiving Bringing family together for the holidays can be scary n/a

#4712:	November 08, 2011	by A Non-Existent User
Clowning Around With Evil Everyone's afraid of something. Me, I'm terrified of clowns. But are they something to be feared, or just laughed at? n/a

#4697:	November 02, 2011	by Tornado Dodger
Reality is Scary Reality is scary. If your characters and situations are plausible, the fear will follow. n/a

#4682:	October 26, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Apparitions~Haunted or Haunting? Apparitions ~ Haunted or haunting, they come when they're bidden by their need or your desire n/a

#4669:	October 19, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
A Family Halloween An insiders view of a family of monsters n/a

#4664:	October 12, 2011	by Satuawany
WAKE UP Implied stories get readers to scare themselves. n/a

#4653:	October 05, 2011	by Jeff
Two Sources of Inspiration Scaring people with what they know versus what they didn't know they should be afraid of? n/a

#4634:	September 28, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What Scares Me ~ Knowing it's real~maybe It may not be what scares you ~ but if I make you believe ~ that's another story, right? n/a

#4619:	September 21, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
The Face of Terror Observing the people of New York on 9-11 n/a

#4617:	September 14, 2011	by Jeff
Alone Is there anything more terrifying than being forever alone? n/a

#4599:	September 07, 2011	by Tornado Dodger
Celebrating the Birthdays of Two Legends Celebrating the birthdays of two legends in the Writing community. n/a

#4589:	August 31, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Beware~You May Get Just What You Wish! What you wish for ~ beware! you may 'get it' n/a

#4569:	August 24, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
THE FOUR MAGIC WORDS Every story you write must make your reader ask the four magic words. n/a

#4568:	August 17, 2011	by Jeff
Atmosphere Atmosphere is about more than just the weather. n/a

#4546:	August 10, 2011	by NaNoKit
The Fear of the Familiar Sometimes the most frightening stories hit close to home. n/a

#4531:	August 03, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
When Animals Act Human -> True Horror Animals take on human characteristics, whether real or perceived, to instill horror upon hapless humans n/a

#4517:	July 27, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
The Horror of a Birthday If Horror had a birthday, I suppose it would be on Halloween. n/a

#4495:	July 13, 2011	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed
`Condiments not needed. Never forget the horror we try to forget` Consume they do! n/a

#4486:	July 06, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Kids Like Being Scared ~ Really! As long as they can exert control at some point ~ kids enjoy a good scare ~ n/a

#4473:	June 29, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
Now, That's Insane! Asyums and the Crazy Characters That Live There n/a

#4462:	June 22, 2011	by Adriana Noir
The Final Cut For better or worse, everything must come to an end. Make sure you leave your audience with the right impression! n/a

#4452:	June 15, 2011	by Satuawany
Building Up the Horror Let me tell you how my friends and I used to scare people. n/a

#4438:	June 08, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
In Your Dreams Dreams - both night and day - a minefield of images, visions, and perhaps wishes n/a

#4422:	June 01, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
The Anguish Depression so severe that pain looks inviting n/a

#4397:	May 18, 2011	by Sara♥Jean
How to Garner Suspense Movies have creepy music to indicate to the watcher that something is about to happen. What can authors do? n/a

#4382:	May 11, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
What you don't always see~but know More horrific than the anatomy lesson splattered over the floor, tell the tale of what was, is, and will be n/a

#4367:	May 04, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
THE ALIEN CONSPIRACY Top Secret Group, Majestic-12, and THE ALIEN CONSPIRACY n/a

#4357:	April 27, 2011	by Adriana Noir
Deadly Darlings Beware of your conscience when venturing into horror. It may leave you defenseless. n/a

#4346:	April 20, 2011	by Satuawany
No Blaming the Victim A story isn't as scary if readers know it can't happen to them. n/a

#4337:	April 13, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Watch what you ask for~you may get it And take for granted that what we have we shall keep ~ but sometimes what we think we want, we ought not covet n/a

#4321:	April 06, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
Damaged Goods Inventing characters from our own experiences n/a

#4310:	March 30, 2011	by Adriana Noir
Unleashed Temperatures are on the rise. So is evil. There's no better time to be a horror writer or fan. n/a

#4286:	March 16, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Tales from the Wild Weird West The unknown resounds in both westerns and tales of horror ~ where the line between myth and reality is a blur to explore n/a

#4272:	March 09, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
All The Time In The World A brief look at slowing down time in your writing n/a

#4264:	March 02, 2011	by Adriana Noir
Hyping up the Horror A quick four-point checklist to help you amp up the horror and send chills down your reader's' spine. n/a

#4253:	February 23, 2011	by Fyn
The Stuff of Nightmares What is it that really scares you? n/a

#4237:	February 16, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Love Gone Horribly Wrong The horror of passion perceived or conceived that is spurned or, worse, unrecognized n/a

#4224:	February 09, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
Diagnosis: Horror Explaining clever words and devices to show horror without using gore. n/a

#4214:	February 02, 2011	by Adriana Noir
A Call for Horror Heed that fearsome howl and check out a few places open and waiting for your submissions! n/a

#4206:	January 26, 2011	by Leger~
Oh So Squeamish! What makes your skin crawl and your toes curl? n/a

#4190:	January 19, 2011	by Kate - Writing & Reading
It was a dark and stormy night... It's not the writer, but the reader's imagination, that puts the scare in horror ~ incite imagination with your words n/a

#4176:	January 12, 2011	by W.D.Wilcox
Looking At It Another Way A brief look into rehashing an old storylne into something new n/a

#4163:	January 05, 2011	by Adriana Noir
Monster Mash What impact has the cross-genre frenzy had on horror as a whole? n/a

#4150:	December 28, 2010	by Leger~
Making Words Powerful Powerful words, especially in the horror/scary genre can be an important tool to your story. n/a

#4139:	December 21, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Trapped~in a bottleneck of trouble Horror in a bottleneck ~ when what's outside, known or imagined, is more fearful than the fact of being trapped n/a

#4125:	December 14, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox
Reading & Writing By Instinct A brief look at 'beginnings and endings' and how to tell which are the 'good' ones. n/a

#4100:	November 30, 2010	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed
Snow, Cold, & Mayham Snow may look like glitter, but it may trap people indoors with killers and malevolent spirits. n/a

#4088:	November 23, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Aliens Among Us ~ Scanned Airport scanners reveal anatomical anomalies, surgically concealed - or enhanced n/a

#4074:	November 16, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox
The Monster In this issue I discuss random thoughts about Frankenstein n/a

#4050:	November 03, 2010	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed
'Porcelain, Horror & Evil Drains' Never doubt the horror of a common place. n/a

#4028:	October 27, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Through the Veil ~ with Their Eyes Haunting with their eyes ~ your faerie, ghost, gnome, undine ~ let them show you how to cross through the veil n/a

#4024:	October 20, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox
The Home Nursing Homes: The Scariest Place On Earth? n/a

#4020:	October 13, 2010	by Ben Langhinrichs
Things That go Bump in the Night Sometimes the scariest things are closest to home. n/a

#4000:	October 06, 2010	by Ben Langhinrichs
The Unsparkly Undead - Zombies Save your garlic for pesto. Forget sexy or angsty or complex. Zombies are unrelenting, unsympathetic and hungry. n/a

#3967:	September 29, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Encounters with Cthulhu ~ and Others Cthulhu worldbuilding out of this world n/a

#3975:	September 22, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox
What Wicked Weather We're Writing Describing the weather and setting the scene n/a

#3963:	September 15, 2010	by Adriana Noir
The Fallen Will Rise Again A brief overview of demons and why they are the ultimate horror "baddies." n/a

#3942:	September 01, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
When Less is More ~ Horrific Horror lends itself to vivid tactile expression, brief and to the point ~ in prose and verse often less is more n/a

#3927:	August 25, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox
Kill Your Darlings Edit with a vengence n/a

#3914:	August 18, 2010	by Adriana Noir
The Birth of Evil We all know this word and its connotations, but how is such a destructive force born? What fuels its fire? n/a

#3903:	August 11, 2010	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed
Phantoms of The High Seas A glimpse into the horror and folklore of a certain ghost ship. n/a

#3843:	August 04, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
The Horror of Presence The presence, known or unknown, evokes as much horror as does absence n/a

#3877:	July 28, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox
The Mind Of A Horror Writer A brief glimpse at the workings of a horror writer n/a

#3863:	July 21, 2010	by Adriana Noir
Curses Psychosomatic or real-life horror . . . either way, they provide great fodder for fear! n/a

#3847:	July 14, 2010	by Leger~
The Body's Reaction to Fright Find out what happens during a "fight or flight" response to fear. n/a

#3794:	July 07, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror ~ engaging the unknown What compels humans to seek tales of horror ~ write to humans' need for the unfamiliar, make them known the unknown n/a

#3824:	June 30, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox
Spiders A brief story I wrote about pesky black widows n/a

#3816:	June 23, 2010	by Adriana Noir
The Human Abyss Sometimes real horror doesn't come from monsters, but from within us. n/a

#3799:	June 16, 2010	by Jeff
The Unknown The unknown can often be more frightening that what is known. n/a

#3783:	June 09, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror ~ learned or hard-wired? Is horror learned, or hard-wired into our human psyches ~ let's explore n/a

#3769:	June 02, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox
Joust Of Horror Come enter the field of horror writer's to win a chance to compete against the Supreme Knight n/a

#3766:	May 26, 2010	by Adriana Noir
An Evil Necessity Horror writers are often cut down, the genre belittled as a "hack." Here's why we should all hold our heads high! n/a

#3742:	May 19, 2010	by Ben Langhinrichs
The Origin of the Beast Recapture the horror by exploring how your vampire, werewolf or zombie came into being. n/a

#3676:	May 12, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Suspending Disbelief If you make your characters, and readers, enter a believable otherworld, mundane or fantastic, you can make them flinch n/a

#3704:	May 05, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox


#3697:	April 28, 2010	by Adriana Noir


#3682:	April 21, 2010	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed


#3640:	April 14, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3651:	April 07, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox


#3642:	March 31, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3629:	March 24, 2010	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed


#3610:	March 17, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3599:	March 10, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox


#3584:	March 03, 2010	by Adriana Noir


#3566:	February 24, 2010	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed


#3557:	February 17, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3542:	February 10, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox


#3532:	February 03, 2010	by Adriana Noir


#3520:	January 27, 2010	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed


#3506:	January 20, 2010	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3495:	January 13, 2010	by W.D.Wilcox


#3480:	January 06, 2010	by Adriana Noir


#3470:	December 30, 2009	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed


#3456:	December 23, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#2776:	December 16, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#3414:	December 02, 2009	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed


#3406:	November 25, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3384:	November 18, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#3381:	November 11, 2009	by A Non-Existent User


#3367:	November 04, 2009	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed


#3353:	October 28, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3339:	October 21, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#3335:	October 14, 2009	by Leger~


#3312:	October 07, 2009	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed


#3304:	September 30, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


#3282:	September 23, 2009	by W.D.Wilcox


#3276:	September 16, 2009	by A Non-Existent User


#3258:	September 09, 2009	by Spooky, Cute & staiNed


#3253:	September 02, 2009	by Kate - Writing & Reading


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