Key to Writing Good Horror
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Complete Mon, Oct 12, 2015<5 mins
Tips & tricks for writing scary stuff!
Zombies.
Vampires.
Werewolves.
Goblins.
Frankenstein.
Take these classic monsters and add your own twist of imagination on it! I hope these tips and pieces of advice help you.
Why do a boring zombie apocalypse when you can write about Secret Service Agents protecting the President by the undead? Take a great idea and put it in a blender, grind it, and BOOM---! You have a cool story that you can share with your friends & family!
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