"If you don't have the time to read, you don't have the time or the tools to write." In 1999, Stephen King began to write about his craft -- and his life. By midyear, a widely reported accident jeopardized the survival of both. And in his months of recovery, the link between writing and living became more crucial than ever. Rarely has a book on writing been so clear, so useful, and so revealing. On Writing begins with a mesmerizing account of King's...

[Here], Philip Athans uses classic examples from books, films and the world around us to explore what makes monsters memorable - and terrifying. You'll learn what monsters can (and should) represent in your story and how to create monsters from the ground up."--Back cover.

Gives tips and tools on how to start writing scary stories.

The first full-scale biography of the complex man known today as the author of Dracula, but who was famous in his own time as the innovative manager of London's Lyceum Theatre, home of the greatest English actors of the day, Henry Irving and Ellen Terry. Barbara Belford tells the story of Stoker the hidden man. On the surface: the very model of Victorian modesty, reserve, and duty, the devoted husband and father. In actuality: a man whose emotional...

The author shares his insights into the craft of writing and offers a humorous perspective on his own experience as a writer.

"When readers don't believe in your monsters, they don't believe in your story. This power-packed book contains everything you need to know to quickly master writing monsters and maniacs for hit sci-fi, fantasy, and horror stories. Includes 150+ PLOT IDEAS plus lists of magic, psychic, and supernatural powers!"--Back cover.

"Reader beware! The biography of R. L. Stine, author of the hugely popular Goosebumps series, is a scary-good time! R. L. Stine began writing stories at the age of nine, after finding a typewriter in his family's attic. (Was it a haunted typewriter? Who can be sure?) Often referred to as the 'Stephen King of children's literature,' R.L. has created some of the scariest books to have ever been passed around a campfire, leaving readers wide awake at...

"Arranged for easy reference, the "Horror writer's phrase book" contains over 3,000 exciting new ways to describe weapons, wounds, corpses, black magic, and more--plus writing exercises and a full range of dark emotions"--Back cover.