How to Write a Chilling Horror Novel

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To celebrate Halloween this year, we're talking about the horror genre! A genre built around terrifying, chilling, disturbing, or unsettling plots and situations is sure to leave a lasting impact on a reader if done well, and because this genre is about its emotional effect, it's a versatile and diverse genre that you can do so much with. Let's talk about writing a chilling and effective horror novel! • 0:00 - Intro • 1:48 - Tap into common fears • 3:15 - Create a strong atmosphere • 5:56 - Raise the stakes • 7:08 - Pick your POV • 8:13 - To plot twist or not to plot twist • 9:36 - Don't forget the basics • 10:32 - Create emotional contrast • 11:25 - Find something new • RELATED VIDEOS: • Creating Atmosphere: • How to Write a Strong Atmosphere • Creating High Stakes: • 8 Ways to Raise Your Story's Stakes • How to Pick Your Story's POV: • How to Choose Your Story's Point of View • Writing Effective Plot Twists: • How to Write a Plot Twist • FIND REEDSY HERE: • Blog: https://blog.reedsy.com • Facebook: / wearereedsy • Twitter: / reedsyhq • Instagram: / reedsy_hq • RESOURCES: • Book Editor: https://reedsy.com/write-a-book • Reedsy Discovery [indie book reviews]: https://reedsy.com/discovery • Webinars: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/ • Bestseller Podcast: https://blog.reedsy.com/podcast/ • Prompts Writing Contest: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writ... • Plot Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/plot-generator/ • Character Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/character-nam... • Pen Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/pen-name-gene... • Book Title Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-title-ge... • Writing Exercises: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exerc... • Writing Contest Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-conte... • Literary Magazine Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-maga... • ePub to MOBI Converter: https://blog.reedsy.com/epub-to-mobi-... • Reedsy Learning [free courses]: https://blog.reedsy.com/learning/ • Music: • Tim Beek - Ghost is under a Free To Use on YouTube license • Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/tim-beek-ghost

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