Monsters, mystery and darkness, oh my! Looking to write a spooky gothic horror story but aren't sure where to start? Look no further! Today on Write On we'll be exploring the genre of gothic horror while we search to understand the elements of storytelling that have haunted readers for centuries. We examine works such as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Shirley Jackson's The Lottery as well as popular pieces of media such as The Nightmare Before Christmas. We talk about the importance of giving your world and characters rules to follow and the use of archetypal characters in gothic stories.
Chapters
- Setting up Rules for Your World and Characters
- Exploring Character Archetypes
- Giving Your Readers Answers
- Using a Small Setting In Your Story
- Understanding Supernatural & Sensational Elements of Fiction
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