Reviews

The Horror Writer: A Study of Craft and Identity in the Horror Genre by Joe Mynhardt, Kevin J. Kennedy, Stephen Graham Jones, Ben Eads, Jasper Bark, Mort Castle, Ramsey Campbell, Kenneth W. Cain, Tim Waggoner, Bret McCormick, John Palisano, Stephanie M. Wytovich, Lisa Morton

noaplotsalong's review against another edition

4.0

This book introduces and examines horror writing in a series of interesting chapters/essays about horror, that include topics such as what makes things frightening, how to set the scene, and several other interesting things for both writers and readers. It is especially insightful in terms of specific tropes in horror (such as the Final Girl).

el_stevie's review against another edition

5.0

As a writer, I'm always looking at ways to improve my craft but more importantly, I also need articles and essays which, whilst informing me, also motivate. This collection certainly does that. A good, varied collection of little bites of wisdom - from those who've 'been there, done that, got the t-shirt'.