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60 Chilling Folk Horror Writing Prompts Unearth the Terror

60 Chilling Folk Horror Writing Prompts Unearth the Terror

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Richard

60 Chilling Folk Horror Writing Prompts Unearth the Terror Number 38 Will Chill You to the Bone Folk horror, a subgenre that has been

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Our New Digital is here, Print issue delayed

Posted on October 17, 2024March 11, 2025 by Richard

The wait is over, horror fans! Our highly anticipated digital issue has just been unleashed upon the unsuspecting world. Brace yourselves

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100 Gothic Space Horror Writing Prompts

100 Gothic Space Horror Writing Prompt

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Richard

In the vast expanse of space, silence has always been the norm. But what if that silence was suddenly filled with something far more terrifying?

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100 Splatterpunk Writing Prompts

100 Splatterpunk Writing Prompts #45 will shock you

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Richard

100 Splatterpunk Writing Prompts #45 will shock you Welcome, brave souls and twisted minds, to a collection that pushes the boundaries of horror to their utmost limits

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Opening Call for Submissions

Open Submissions: Holiday Season Submissions Call: Scare Us, Warm Our Hearts, or Spread Some Cheer!

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Richard

We’re excited to announce our open call for submissions! While we’re especially interested in holiday-themed works, we welcome fiction (up to 10,000 words) and poetry (up to 6 poems)

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20 Forgotten Gothic Stories Every Writer Needs to Rediscover In the vast library of gothic literature, some brilliant gems have been overshadowed by their more famous counterparts.

20 Forgotten Gothic Stories Every Writer Needs to Rediscover

Posted on October 13, 2024October 13, 2024 by Richard

20 Forgotten Gothic Stories Every Writer Needs to Rediscover In the vast library of gothic literature, some brilliant gems

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220 Horror Story Ideas

220 Horror Story Ideas that are Nightmare Fuel for Your Writing: Unleash Your Inner Horror Master

Posted on October 12, 2024March 19, 2025 by Richard

  Welcome, brave storytellers and nightmare weavers, to a treasure trove of twisted tales waiting to be born. Before you lies a collection of 220 horrifying story starters, each a seed of terror ready to bloom into your next spine-chilling narrative. Whether you’re a seasoned horror author seeking fresh inspiration or a novice writer daring…

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lit devices long

Literary Devices Quiz #1

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Richard

Welcome to the Literary Device Identification Quiz! This engaging test will challenge your knowledge of various literary techniques used by

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Winners of the 50 Word Horror Story Contest 2024

Posted on October 11, 2024February 16, 2025 by Richard

Congratulations to Frank Mashina for is Sept 30th entry. He has won the 100$ prize and the Every Writer 50 Word Horror Story Contest 2024!

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How do I format my manuscript?

How do I format my manuscript?

Posted on October 11, 2024October 12, 2024 by Richard

When submitting a manuscript to a publisher, proper formatting is crucial. This guide provides a 10-point checklist to help you format your manuscript professionally

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That Will Shatter Your Reality (Number 87 Will Keep You Awake For Weeks!)

125 Mind-Bending Cosmic Horror Prompts

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Richard

125 Mind-Bending Cosmic Horror Prompts That Will Shatter Your Reality (Number 87 Will Keep You Awake For Weeks!) Are you ready to plunge into the depths of cosmic horror?

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65 Chilling Cursed Object Writing Prompts

Unlocking the Shadows: 65 Chilling Cursed Object Writing Prompts

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Richard

65 Chilling Cursed Object Writing Prompts: In the dim corners of dusty antique shops and the forgotten boxes of estate sales lurk objects

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Halloween Quiz

Spooktacular Halloween Quiz: Test Your Haunted Knowledge!

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by Richard

Greetings, ghouls and ghosts! 🎃👻 Are you ready to dive into the eerie origins and spine-tingling traditions of Halloween?

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6 Words of Horrible Horror Until the End of October Contest

Posted on October 7, 2024February 16, 2025 by Every Writer

Calling all horror enthusiasts and masters of the macabre! Prepare to unleash your most terrifying tales in our spine-chilling 2024 Six Word

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44 Creativity Killers Lurking in Your Writing Routine: #37 Will Shock You!

44 Creativity Killers Lurking in Your Writing Routine: #37 Will Shock You!

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Richard

44 Creativity Killers Lurking in Your Writing Routine: #37 Will Shock You! Are you a writer struggling to unleash your full creative potential?

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