More horror writing tips

The theme of today’s post - DON’T BE AFRAID.

You can be afraid of your own stories (hell, if you can scare yourself kudos to you). But there are some fears that get in the way of writing.

1- Don’t be afraid of criticism. Not everyone will like what you write. Some of my biggest fans have absolutely hated certain stories of mine. And that’s fine! I honestly think it’s better to experiment with your writing than keep producing the same things time and time again. Some criticism you should take, some you should ignore. It takes time to figure out which is which.

2- Don’t be afraid of ambiguity. A lot of authors feel the need to wrap their stories in neat little bows (myself included). But leaving some mystery can really add to the experience. Allow the reader to fill in the gaps.

3- Don’t be afraid to explore. If you feel really confident writing in first person, then try switching to third. If you always write about monsters try mixing in some psych horror. If you linger too long in your comfort zone you’ll never grow.

Hope this is helpful!