What do readers look for? Do they like gross aspects of a story or suspensul? Supernatural? Vampires? People being possessed? Going mad? etc.etc.etc.... Help me if you can! Thanks =)
2007-09-13 06:25:46 · 11 answers · asked by louierockyjim 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I love Gothic horror and think it's an underrepresented genre, though the most popular horror these days tends to be more over the top gore and weirdness. Things I appreciate in horror include suspense, unsettling atmosphere, and unreliable narrators. There's nothing wrong with gross details, but I think they're more effective in moderation or in combination with psychological horror. Insanity is always good. Ghosts too. Vampires can be, but they're a little overdone.
2007-09-13 07:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Angora 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write about somebody doing their thesis for their doctorate on some sort of oddity and ends up going mad due to their research.
I think the scariest things are the things that could really happen.
2007-09-13 07:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
an exceptionally frightening novel does no longer have frightening human beings or names. that's certainly favourite that's what's so frightening. this is the marvelous and quiet next keep neighbor who has a backyard crammed with bodies. that's waking up one morning to locate that one small element has replaced interior the worldwide and no-one realizes it different than you. The extra favourite, the scarier. Readers can no longer see the frightening section coming or they gained't scream once you leap out at them later interior the e book.
2016-10-04 12:28:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to ask you if you have ever read any horror books or stories? Try that first and then ask questions.
Alfred Hitchcock said,"Suspense is not the sound of a bang." That is only a hint.
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2007-09-13 06:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have to write whatever story is in ur head. something will come to mind. the only story worth writing is the one u want to tell people. someone will read it if it is written well.
2007-09-13 08:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by celticriver74 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look around. This world is full of horror thing. Start with a mirror in your hand.
2007-09-13 06:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by lalamlal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have no idea on what to write about, then dont.
Asking others for ideas is ridiculous. A writer has to have an imagination of his own. Its not about what others like, its about what you like.
2007-09-13 06:44:22 · answer #7 · answered by vickydeepsecret 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like real life suspense best..it's easier to believe..try using something that scares you personally or something you know about..
2007-09-13 06:34:30 · answer #8 · answered by ibsawdust 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suspence it keeps you horrified to not know who did it till the end....
2007-09-13 06:33:57 · answer #9 · answered by Miss Ladybug 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I should tell you my dreams
2007-09-13 06:33:01 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Etheria ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋