Write a Horror Novel
First published 2026
Create the novel of your nightmares with this horror writing workbook! Abandoned places! Final girl! Ghostly hitchhickers! Horror fans and writers-to-be can build their own worlds, craft their own characters, and spin their own gripping stories with these engaging and thought-provoking writing prompts, making writing your own horror story easier—and more thrilling—than ever! It’s time to craft a haunting and heart-pounding story! Write a Horror Novel helps take the fear out of the writing process with 99 creative prompts, horror writing exercises, and tips for creating characters, settings, and plots like a pro. First, you’ll get to know the rules of the genre and establish what your harrowing world will look like through immersive worldbuilding exercises. Then, you’ll dive into dozens of prompts that focus on each of the classic horror tropes, like Abandoned Places, Final Girl, Monster in the Dark, and more. All the while, you’ll get to know your characters (and villains!), build out their backstories, and make their stories leap off the page.
- Published
- 26 May 2026
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Elsewhere
- Open Library
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