On Writing
Stephen King
Stephen King offers an autobiographical insight into his world as well as giving analysis, advice and instruction on writing. Citing examples from his own work and his contemporaries, King shows writers how to avoid pitfalls and use the tools of the trade - from building characters to pace and plotting and the importance of dialogue and description - as well as practical advice on presentation and representation.
£6.39^* - save 20%

Writing Horror Fiction
Guy Smith
Explains how to write short stories and horror fiction for children and adults. The author shows how to build on the inital idea and develop characters and plot. There are ideas for selecting and approaching publishers and information about contracts and publication.
£7.19^* - save 20%

Supernatural Horror in Literature
H.P. Lovecraft
The twentieth-century American writer discusses his literary techniques and philosophies along with the history and aesthetics of horror fiction. One of the few critical works on this subject. A concise, clearly written critique of the supernatural in literature. Lovecraft reviews many of the major works in the supernatural field beginning with the gothic and finishing with his contemporaries. A must for anyone interested in the subject of supernatural horror or any Lovecraft devotee.
£5.56^* - save 20%

The Encyclopedia of Fantasy
John Grant, John Clute
An essential purchase for anyone who's serious about fantasy. Those who are serious about horror will also find it an excellent reference. There are many entries on horror movies and the better-known horror writers. You'll also find carefully written definitions of horror, dark fantasy, supernatural fiction, gothic fiction, psychological thrillers and weird fiction.
£15.99^* - save 20%

Writing Horror
Mort Castle (Editor)
Writers such as Stephen King, Nancy Kilpatrick, Jill M. Morgan, and Harlan Ellison share tips on writing the horror novel.
£9.89^* - save 9%

Dark Thoughts on Writing
Stanley Wiater (Editor)
Advice and commentary from fifty masters of fear and suspense, including Clive Barker, Ray Bradbury, Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, Dean Koontz and Anne Rice.
£7.14^* - save 10%

Writing Horror
Edo van Belkom
This book takes you through the process of creating horror, including the art of suspending reader disbelief, the creation of atmosphere and believable characters, and the seven steps of plotting.
£10.97^* - save 9%