Win Cash Prizes and a Publishing Contract with GALATEA! Who? Mystery, suspense, thriller, and horror writers! If you write captivating cliffhangers or things that go bump…
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Writing Fight Scenes that Hit the Mark
We all know the feeling – you’re writing your story, banging out epic fight scenes and plot twists galore, and loving every second of it. Then,…
Ah, suspense! Musicians call that a chord that needs resolution. Readers call it a spine-tingling, sweat-inducing escape from the monotony of the everyday grind. But as…
In honor of Halloween week and those of you who love horror, spooky, or scary any time of year, today’s post is about writing monsters. The…