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Writers Workshop of Horror 2
Writers Workshop of Horror 2 is a collection of essays and interviews focusing on the art and craft of writing horror and dark fantasy. From bestselling authors like Stephen King, Anne Rice, and R. L. Stine, to up-and-coming writers just making their mark, this anthology is chock-full of advice and information writers of any level will find valuable and useful. Writers Workshop of Horror 2 is helmed by Michael Knost, the Bram Stoker Award-winning editor that brought you Writers Workshop of Horror , Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy , and Author’s Guide to Marketing with Teeth .
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308 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2021
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Michael Knost
41 books35 followersBram Stoker Award-winner Michael Knost is an author, editor, and columnist of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernatural thrillers. He has written many books in various genres, helmed anthologies such as the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Barbers & Beauties. His Writers Workshop of Horror won the 2009 Bram Stoker Award for superior achievement in nonfiction. His critically acclaimed Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy came out in early 2013—a writer’s guide with works by Neil Gaiman, Orson Scott Card, Ursula K. Le Guin, and many others. His latest novel is Return of the Mothman. To find out more, visit www.MichaelKnost.com.
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February 14, 2022
The Writer’s Workshop of Horror contains a wealth of information for all writers, but especially those who write in the horror genre.
My favorite essays are as follows:
“To the Next Generation!” By Ramsay Campbell fired me up to write and set a great tone.
“Reasons Why a Story Doesn’t Grab Me” by Ann Vandermeer provides practical advice on writing dynamic stories.
“Who is that Walking Beside You? Haunted by the Horror Tradition” by John Langan provides some great story prompts
“Interview with Bentley Little” by Elizabeth Massie gives awesome insight into the author. I love how he challenges the reader to submit everything they write.
“Working from the Subconscious” by Joe R Lansdale explains how the subconscious enriches one’s writing. I liked hearing the specifics of Landale’s writing process as he’s one of my favorite authors.
“Finding the Story” by Steve Rasnic Tem is jam packed with great information on writing short stories and novels.
“Fearful Poetry” by Linda Addison not only has plenty of advice to up one’s poetry game, she offers resources as well as venues to submit horror poetry.
“The Ouroboros Bites Down” by Laird Barron made me jealous of his ability to generate beautiful prose while inspiring me to up my own game. I adored how he said writing well is akin to bleeding memory. Simply stunning.
“Stories in Pieces” by Gemma Files makes a great case for how the epistolary format can be used to create wonderful horror stories. She provides plenty of references including Michael Wehunt’s “The Pine Arch Collection” published in the Dark Magazine, which is a terrific tale that proves her points.
“Monstrous Matriculation” by Scott A Johnson explains the pros and cons of MFA programs
Note: The formatting of the ebook could have been better and the problems with the formatting became a distraction.
My favorite essays are as follows:
“To the Next Generation!” By Ramsay Campbell fired me up to write and set a great tone.
“Reasons Why a Story Doesn’t Grab Me” by Ann Vandermeer provides practical advice on writing dynamic stories.
“Who is that Walking Beside You? Haunted by the Horror Tradition” by John Langan provides some great story prompts
“Interview with Bentley Little” by Elizabeth Massie gives awesome insight into the author. I love how he challenges the reader to submit everything they write.
“Working from the Subconscious” by Joe R Lansdale explains how the subconscious enriches one’s writing. I liked hearing the specifics of Landale’s writing process as he’s one of my favorite authors.
“Finding the Story” by Steve Rasnic Tem is jam packed with great information on writing short stories and novels.
“Fearful Poetry” by Linda Addison not only has plenty of advice to up one’s poetry game, she offers resources as well as venues to submit horror poetry.
“The Ouroboros Bites Down” by Laird Barron made me jealous of his ability to generate beautiful prose while inspiring me to up my own game. I adored how he said writing well is akin to bleeding memory. Simply stunning.
“Stories in Pieces” by Gemma Files makes a great case for how the epistolary format can be used to create wonderful horror stories. She provides plenty of references including Michael Wehunt’s “The Pine Arch Collection” published in the Dark Magazine, which is a terrific tale that proves her points.
“Monstrous Matriculation” by Scott A Johnson explains the pros and cons of MFA programs
Note: The formatting of the ebook could have been better and the problems with the formatting became a distraction.
December 28, 2021
The second volume of Writers Workshop of Horror is a terrific, accessible resource for horror writers. There’s a nice variety of articles that will offer something to every dark fiction writer, no matter how experienced. Very readable and filled with plenty of great advice.
June 5, 2022
I’m new to writing fiction but this collection of essays and advice has given me a lot of direction. I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about writing horror.
October 7, 2024
3.5 stars. Checked out from the library to get back into the writing headspace after some time off, and it worked for that! Some essays are really thought-provoking, others not as much. Did enjoy the stories of some writers working their way to publishing, as well as suggestions on how to pitch to journals and sketch believable characters.
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