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On Writing Horror (Paperback, 2007)

On Writing Horror (Paperback, 2007)

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Our take on the On Writing Horror (Paperback, 2007)

On Writing Horror is a craft guide from the Horror Writers Association, revised in 2007, with chapters by working horror authors on everything from generating dread to submitting to markets. It is a how-to book for writers, not an anthology of fiction, and it leans practical: point of view, pacing, monsters, the business of short stories and novels. Compared with single-author guides like Stephen King's On Writing, it trades one voice for many specialists, so advice varies by chapter but covers more subgenres and markets.

Best forAspiring horror writersShort-story writers learning the genreWriters moving into dark fantasy or weird fictionAnyone who wants craft advice from many working authors
Pros
  • Many contributors cover different subgenres and approaches
  • Practical chapters on markets, agents and submissions
  • Covers craft basics: dread, pacing, point of view, character
  • Useful for short fiction as well as novels
  • Written by working horror authors, not only academics
Cons
  • Advice quality and tone vary from chapter to chapter
  • Some market and publishing guidance is dated
  • Less cohesive than a single-author craft book
  • Assumes you already write and want genre-specific help

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On Writing Horror (Paperback, 2007) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $5.16 on Nov 9 at alibris. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Writers who own it tend to value it as a broad, practical craft reference with strong chapters on building dread and on the publishing side. Some find the multi-author format uneven and note that the market advice has aged.

What people mention
  • Craft advicePraisedReaders say the chapters on dread, pacing and character give concrete techniques they can use.
  • Contributor varietyMixedMany voices broaden the coverage, but readers find the quality and tone uneven between chapters.
  • Publishing guidanceMixedThe submission and market chapters are useful, though some of the specifics have aged.
  • StructureCriticisedSome readers find the book less cohesive and more repetitive than a single-author guide.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
EnglishSource
Release Year
2007Source
Publisher
Writer's Digest BooksSource
Genre

Questions and answers

Is this a book of horror stories?
No. It is a craft and business guide for writers, with essays and advice from members of the Horror Writers Association.
Do I need to be published to use it?
No, but it helps to be writing already. The book assumes you want genre-specific help rather than a beginner's introduction to fiction.
How does it compare with Stephen King's On Writing?
King's book is one author's memoir and method. This one is a multi-author reference with broader coverage of subgenres and markets, but less of a single guiding voice.
Is the 2007 edition still useful?
The craft chapters hold up well. Treat the publishing and market advice as a starting point and check current guidelines before submitting.
Does it cover short stories or only novels?
Both. Several chapters address short fiction, anthologies and magazines alongside novel-length work.
Where is the On Writing Horror (Paperback, 2007) cheapest?
At alibris, for $5.16, 57% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the On Writing Horror (Paperback, 2007)?
3 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Target.

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Release Date
2007-02Source