Writing Horror Fiction (Writing (A & C Black Ltd.))

This writer's guide explains how to write short stories and horror fiction for children and adults. The author shows how to build on the inital idea and develop characters and plot. There are ideas for selecting and approaching publishers and information about contracts and publication. Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 4 Introduction......Page 6 1 The development of horror fiction......Page 8 2 Expanding an idea......Page 20 3 Characterization......Page 27 4 The plot......Page 35 5 Start writing......Page 44 6 Finding a publisher......Page 57 7 Published......Page 70 8 After publication......Page 76 9 Short stories......Page 87 10 Children's horror fiction......Page 92 11 Graphic novels and comics......Page 96 12 American horror fiction......Page 101 13 Your second horror novel......Page 105 Recommended reading......Page 109 Useful addresses......Page 111 L......Page 112 W......Page 113