How to Write a Chilling Horror Novel

To celebrate Halloween this year, we're talking about the horror genre! A genre built around terrifying, chilling, disturbing, or unsettling plots and situations is sure to leave a lasting impact on a reader if done well, and because this genre is about its emotional effect, it's a versatile and diverse genre that you can do so much with. Let's talk about writing a chilling and effective horror novel! 0:00 - Intro 1:48 - Tap into common fears 3:15 - Create a strong atmosphere 5:56 - Raise the stakes 7:08 - Pick your POV 8:13 - To plot twist or not to plot twist 9:36 - Don't forget the basics 10:32 - Create emotional contrast 11:25 - Find something new RELATED VIDEOS: Creating Atmosphere:    • How to Write a Strong Atmosphere   Creating High Stakes:    • 8 Ways to Raise Your Story's Stakes   How to Pick Your Story's POV:    • How to Choose Your Story's Point of View   Writing Effective Plot Twists:    • How to Write a Plot Twist   FIND REEDSY HERE: Blog: https://blog.reedsy.com Facebook:   / wearereedsy   Twitter:   / reedsyhq   Instagram:   / reedsy_hq   RESOURCES: Book Editor: https://reedsy.com/write-a-book Reedsy Discovery [indie book reviews]: https://reedsy.com/discovery Webinars: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/ Bestseller Podcast: https://blog.reedsy.com/podcast/ Prompts & Writing Contest: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writ... Plot Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/plot-generator/ Character Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/character-nam... Pen Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/pen-name-gene... Book Title Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-title-ge... Writing Exercises: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exerc... Writing Contest Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-conte... Literary Magazine Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-maga... ePub to MOBI Converter: https://blog.reedsy.com/epub-to-mobi-... Reedsy Learning [free courses]: https://blog.reedsy.com/learning/ Music: "Tim Beek - Ghost" is under a Free To Use on YouTube license Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/tim-beek-ghost