If you can get it on a freebie day, you'll be glad someone collected and compiled these blog posts from various websites for you.You'll find some helpful nuggets mixed in with some thinly-veiled fits of self-promotion.The verdict? Not worthless!

Lots of great advice from established and new writers and publishers. I'm likely to be reading this many times.

What can I say that’s not been said in the synopsis of Horror 101: The Way Forward? Well, it’s freaking insightful I’ll tell you that much, although I think that’s already been implied. To be honest, I haven’t reviewed anything like it until now, but let me tell you that it’s the type of book that every author should get their hands on.If you’re in the business of writing horror you probably shouldn’t overlook Horror 101: The Way Forward, especially seeing as it’s a vital reference guide to the

As another wannabe horror writer who always appreciates advice from the pros, Crystal Lake Publishing's Horror 101:The Way Forward was hard to resist. Joe Mynhardt has collected a slew of invaluable advice from some of the biggest names in horror as well as some of the new blood that is surely on their way to becoming well respected horror authors.I am old enough to be of the classic On Writing Horror school, so much of the advice in here is simply hammered home again, but with updated views and...

Although I'm still in process of reading this book. I will be using this for inspiration & research to write my horror novel. I'm currently brainstorming my ideas. This book will help bring out my horror.This anthology is packed with useful information, and inspiring words from bestselling authors & others in the horror industry. I skimmed through most of the book today @ work and am very pleased to own a copy of this 101 lesson in horror. I am front and center for this class, wait until you rea...

Writing is a tough gig in many respects. It can take a year or more to bring your work to the point where people can see it. There are times of horrifying depression and moments of incredible highs. However, there is nothing I would rather do than to write novels for my small but growing fan base. So, when a book comes along to help me out with tips and thoughts on the subject of writing in my genera, I tend to listen up. Enter “Horror 101: The Way Forward”, by Crystal Lake Publishing.Hearing ad...

In the realm of American literature, the horror genre has traditionally had a second place ranking, so I was pleased to see Horror 101: The Way Forward, because it’s an ambitious attempt to direct horror writers to focus on and develop high standards for storytelling. This is a 400-page journey about horror writing, horror writers, and the business of horror genre. I especially like how Graham Masterton advises writers to “be there” on the page and “take your characters by the hand so that you c...

There are a lot of essays in this book, and they cover a wide range of topics. A lot of writing books deal with craft or what I would call creative inspiration. They give you technical skills to be a cleaner writer, or they encourage you to sit down and be creative. This books spends just as much time on the other aspects of being a writer that are less talked about. It addresses networking, ghostwriting, rejection, marketing, and a number of other issues that are the sort of dirty little secret...

This is a strong collection of essays by writers that horror fans have surely read, and some they may not have. They offer advice and stories from their own experience on a diverse range of topics related to working in horror fiction. These include ways to brand yourself and develop a following, and novel-adjacent gigs like editing, short stories, screenwriting, graphic novels, and more. Some of the stuff was not specific to my situation, but was still enjoyable to read thanks to the wit and ent...

Horror 101: The Way Forward is based on the sound advice of seasoned professionals that is useful to horror writers in any stage of their careers. I recommend it for anyone who wants to write horror in either fiction or screenwriting.Read my full, very long review on my blog: https://kayelynnebooth.wordpress.com/...

An excellent book for almost anyone in the business. A fast pace, well worth the price and time to read it.

I really like this book. This was the second time I've read it. I'll probably read it once a year. My favorite essay was "The Cheesy Trunk of Terror" by Scott Nicholson. Very inspiring!

Originally I was a bit skeptical of this because the cover seemed a little too cheesy to me but once I started skipping around and reading some of the essays I was delighted with what I found. Writing advice and essays for horror writers that span many different levels from, writer's block and inspiration/advice, to the pro's and con's of self publishing, to how to make the most of social media. This is about not just how to write but also how to be a working writer. Lot's of information that I

Lot of great essay here from leaders in the genre - Ellen Datlow, Jack Ketchum, Ramsey Campbell, Graham Masterson, Ed Lee - and there's something for everyone. No new secrets, but timely and broad. And for this price, a steal.

This is a chatty and light introduction to the horror storytelling business.Horror 101 offers a stack of short, brisk cuts into different parts of the horror corpus, from marketing to networking, illustration to editing to agents to inspiration. The emphasis is on writing, although there are bits on new media and art.There's a lot of useful advice for people wanting to crack into the field, but none of it is very deep. The book won't carry you far in writing, for example, although it might help

The information here is very basic, yet the scope of this book is vast enough that I had no trouble finding several topics on which I am a complete ignoramus (namely, anything involving online marketing, social networking, or using my computer for something other than YouTube or Microsoft Word.) Also, on an unrelated note, my spell checker just informed me that I'm an ignoramus at spelling ignoramus...HORROR 101 is a great place to start if you're a writing novice looking to get some quick tips

this is a fantastic read for anyone interested in writing horror fiction. a great range of articles from did of the best names in the field.

There is lot of really great advice in here. Not too mention, quite a bit of humor.

Anyone writing horror has to read this book. Without sounding OTT, I found it invaluable.

Really great book, with lots of informative essays from established authors and specialists in the horror genre.