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by Ramsey Campbell (Author), Adam Nevill (Author), Graham Masterton (Author)
"Horror 101: The Way Forward - is sharp, savvy and packed with crucial information for anyone who wants to take a real bite out of the horror genre. Two taloned thumbs up " - Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of CODE ZERO and V-WARS. Horror 101: The Way Forward - a comprehensive overview of the Horror fiction genre and career opportunities available to established and aspiring authors. Have you ever wanted to be a horror writer? Perhaps you have already realized that dream and you're looking to expand your repertoire. Writing comic books sounds nice, right? Or how about screenplays? Maybe you just want to see what goes on behind the scenes in the horror genre or a writer's life. That's what Horror 101: The Way Forward is all about. It's not your average On Writing guide that covers active vs. passive and other writing tips, Horror 101 focuses on the career of a horror writer. It covers not only insights into the horror genre, but the people who successfully make a living from it. Covering aspects such as movies, comics, short stories, ghost-writing, audio-books, editing, publishing, self-publishing, blogging, writer's block, YA horror, reviewing, dark poetry, networking, collaborations, eBooks, podcasts, conventions, series, formatting, web serials, artwork, social media, agents, and career advice from seasoned professionals and up-and-coming talents, Horror 101 is just what you need to kick your career into high gear. Horror 101: The Way Forward is more focused on the career options available to authors. But don't fret, this book is loaded with career tips and behind-the-scene stories on how your favorite authors broke into their respective fields.
