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Writing Horror Fiction - Photo by Edilson Borges on Unsplash
A Plot Structure for Writing Terrifying Horror Fiction

Horror is one of the most enduring genres of fiction. It touches something within us – letting us explore our most primal emotions. There are no hard and fast rules for writing Horror Fiction, but there are certain elements that you’ll find are common. Knowing the main plot beats in…

Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 26

The Hero's Journey - photograph by Matt Howard on unsplashFrom Ordinary to Extraordinary: How To Write The Hero’s Journey
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 15

Plot twists - Photo by cottonbro studio for PexelsThe Art of the Plot Twist: How to Keep Your Audience Guessing
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 19

Writing conflict - Photo by Klaus NielsenUsing Conflict to Move Your Story Forward
Crystal Kamm

Nov 14

writing a short story with the abdce structure - Photo by Content Pixie on UnsplashHow to Write a Short Story Using the ABDCE Structure
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 11

Cozy Mystery header - Photo by alexey turenkov on UnsplashHow to Write a Four Act Cozy Mystery (With Downloadable Template)
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 9

8 Mistakes to Avoid For a Perfect Ending to Your Novel8 Mistakes to Avoid For a Perfect Ending to Your Novel
Kim Montgomery

Aug 15

How to plan your novel - Photo by Photo by Ivan Samkov for PexelsHow To Plan a Novel (By Not Planning It)
Crystal Kamm

Aug 1

A Foolproof Character Cheat Sheet (With Downloadable Template)
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 10

fantasy world buildling6 Essential Ingredients for Building Your Fantasy World
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 6

A manuscript after the story resolution with a page in a blue typewriter that says "the end"How to Write a Story Resolution Your Readers Will Remember
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 23

Mind mapping subplots - Photo by Patrick Perkins on Unsplash5 Tips to Write a Good Subplot That Every Writer Needs to Know
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 20

The Best Plot Structure for Writing a Romantic Comedy
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 15