Scare Your Readers: My Top 10 Tips for Writing Horror that will Haunt Your Reader

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00:00 Introduction
01:25 Tip 1 - A Sense of Uneasiness
02:53 Tip 2 - Psychological Elements of Fear
04:19 Tip 3 - Vivid and Sensory Descriptions
05:34 Tip 4 - Use Symbolism
07:34 Tip 5 - Use Fear of the Unknown
09:07 Tip 6 - Balance Violence and Suspense
10:26 Tip 7 - Use Primal Fears
12:46 Tip 8 - Understand Your Fears
14:03 Tip 9 - Keep Your Character Relateable
15:36 Tip 10 - End Your Story on a High Note
17:10 My Thoughts

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#horror #horrorwriting #horrorstories
Horror is a genre that can do really well when the writer uses the right storytelling techniques. However, if the techniques are lacking, the scariest genre loses its edge. How do you tap into the reader’s fears and craft a story that will keep them on the edge of their seat? Fear not, that’s what we will be talking about today as I share with you 10 tips for writing horror that will haunt your reader long after they’ve finished the story.

That’s enough suspense, let’s dive into the very first tip!

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Scare Your Readers: My Top 10 Tips for Writing Horror that will Haunt Your Reader

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