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On Writing Horror: A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association by Mort Castle
4.0
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I finished this one a while back, but I gave it four stars so I must have really liked it when I finished it. That being said, it's a year later and I don't remember it. The only article I remember with any clarity-- where I've cited it or referenced it since-- is Stephen King's acceptance speech for the 2003 National Book Award.
Normally in a circumstance like this, where I remember liking a text, but I don't remember why, I would go back and reread the text, but I don't think I will do that here. For one, because the material is outdated and has little bearing on the publishing or horror industries today. Even if the material was fresh, the virus just swallowed everything whole and I doubt the material would have any bearing on the horror or publishing industries anyway.
But also, I suspect I am remembering what I loved about the collection. Just that speech. So maybe don't waste your time with the book; just look up Stephen Kings acceptance speech. It's wonderful.
Stay healthy writers and creatives <3
I finished this one a while back, but I gave it four stars so I must have really liked it when I finished it. That being said, it's a year later and I don't remember it. The only article I remember with any clarity-- where I've cited it or referenced it since-- is Stephen King's acceptance speech for the 2003 National Book Award.
Normally in a circumstance like this, where I remember liking a text, but I don't remember why, I would go back and reread the text, but I don't think I will do that here. For one, because the material is outdated and has little bearing on the publishing or horror industries today. Even if the material was fresh, the virus just swallowed everything whole and I doubt the material would have any bearing on the horror or publishing industries anyway.
But also, I suspect I am remembering what I loved about the collection. Just that speech. So maybe don't waste your time with the book; just look up Stephen Kings acceptance speech. It's wonderful.
Stay healthy writers and creatives <3