That's what keeps bringing the readers back.Īnd that's why horror writers keep churning out the fear. The great thing is, horror stories teach you that those creepy things can be beaten. Great horror stories take the everyday creepy and turn it into something even more creepy (and often become a condemnation of injustices in society).

No matter the genre, you want your reader to feel something when they read your writing.įor horror writers, that feeling is fear. You write to get a reaction out of your readers. Scary Stories Connect With Readers in Big Ways BOO! Halloween is right around the corner-what better day to write some spooky stories? Sharpen your pencil and take a stab at one of these Halloween writing prompts!