
How To Write A Horror Short Story
Plan and publish incredible spine-chilling stories FAST using simple templates, plotting tools and fun exercises
Hackney And Jones(Author)
How To Write A Short Story (Publisher)
Published on 31. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-916909-24-3 (ISBN)
Description
Scare your readers. Create chills. Leave them sleeping with the lights on.
Most aspiring horror writers think writing a terrifying story is all about monsters, gore, and jump scares.
It's not.
It's about getting inside your reader's head... making them feel safe... then slowly creeping them out until they can't stop turning the pages.
You will now be able to do that.
If you've ever asked yourself:
How do I scare my readers like the pros?
How do I create ideas that haven't been done to death?
How do I write stories that make readers lose sleep?
How do I start my story with a bang and never let up?
Then this book was written for you.
Inside, you'll discover how to easily create ideas you never would have thought of-super fast, build tension that keeps readers hooked, and deliver gripping plot twists and epic endings with ease every time, using our bite-sized tactics- meaning zero overwhelm for you.
And incredible stories for your readers. Sound good?
You'll discover how to:
Scare your readers without being cringey
Make your readers feel safe... then creep them out
Start stories off right and leave readers breathless
Make writing a joy instead of a chore - no more procrastinating.
Say goodbye to writer's block - forever!
Write stories readers can't stop thinking about long after they've finished.
You don't need years of experience, a creative writing degree, or some mysterious "gift" for storytelling.
You simply need the right techniques. All found inside - this proven method has been taught to adult beginners in person who have gone on to publish.
If you're ready to become the go-to horror writer among your readers, create unforgettable stories, and finally see your ideas in people's hands and messing with their heads in all the right ways-then scroll up and grab your copy today.
More details
Series
Language
English
Publishing group
Hackney and Jones
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
770 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-916909-24-3 (9781916909243)
Schweitzer Classification