Mastering Horror

This week, we take a look at the Horror genre. From psychological suspense to gruesome terror, readers love to experience fear in the safe environment of a scary story.

The Horror Skeleton

The Horror Structure Subgenre

The Horror Structure External Conflict

The Horror Structure Antagonist Conflict

The Horror Structure Interpersonal Conflict


The Horror Structure Internal Conflict

Top 10 Things That Terrify

A Few of My Favorite Chills

Story Building Blocks Build A Plot Workbook: Horror is available in ebook and print.

The information on genre can also be found in the Story Building Blocks The Four Layers of Conflict in ebook and print editions as well as on my website www.dianahurwitz.com. Much of the material from my Story Building Block books is available in my blog posts and website along with free forms.