Horror/Scary

 This week:

         There is no reason to limit your horror writing to short stories alone, on writing.com; there is practically no limit on the kinds of items you can create here, that are within the horror genre.

         It stretches your creative abilities, and frees the genius within you, to try new things with your writing. For example, have you ever tried writing a horror themed poem?

Under the Bed  (E) I never look under the bed. I'm afraid of what I might find there. #171579 by Starr* Rathburn

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A Life at Stake  (E) Eternal battle. #899406 by Leger~

Why not make up a poll, with horror as the subject of your questions? Or participate in one of these:

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Then, there are word searches, which are always great to do. Just for fun, make up one of your own for other writers to enjoy.

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Cthulhu Madness  (ASR) Find the ghastly, horrifying names for greater insight ino the Cthulhu Mythos. #858663 by Jedi Moose

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Another creative item, are the campfires that have a theme of horror. Make your own, or participate in one of these:

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Hell on Earth  (18+) A battle wages on between Good and Evil who will win? #487011 by raiden

There are possibilities in In and Outs:

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Or try writing a horror/scary madlib. I couldn't find any, so you might be the first to do this on writing.com.

Then, Interactives, are another intruiging possibility; try out one of these, or create something brand new for others to enjoy.

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Contests in the horror/scary genre are another possibility. If you've never before hosted a contest, why not create a new one, in the horror writing category?

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The Stake & Garlic Vampire Contest  (13+) Write about vampires! :-) #377129 by Jenn

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And, don't forget to join in the various horror forums available:

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         There is no reason to limit yourself when it comes to creating items about horror on writing.com. Have fun, and if you do create a contest or poll, or what have you, let us know here, so we can put it in the newsletter.

         For this months picks, I choose items about writing. Good writing may be even more important in horror writing, than in more mainstream fiction, certainly it helps to be a good storyteller.

IMPROVE YOUR WRITING  (E) How-to articles on short story writing, screenplay writing, copyrights, and more. #472158 by Ms Kimmie

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5 Tips & Advice On Writing Dialogue  (E) Some quick concise advice on creating good Dialogue. #973459 by Holly Abidi

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Tips for Novice Authors - Part 1  (E) Tips for the person who has always wanted to become an author #745091 by Patty Apostolides

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         "Never state a horror when it can be suggested."
-H.P. Lovecraft

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