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Keila Gallardo

Describing “The Horrors”

June 11, 2026 by Keila Gallardo | Leave a Comment

Even though it’s not spooky season yet, many editors may find themselves with a horror manuscript in their hands. If you are editing or writing a story with a monster, describing the monster can be a bit of a problem sometimes. How do you describe the indescribable? Let’s explore how to portray a monster as […]

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Alexa Tanen

Tips for Editors New to Horror

October 31, 2024 by Alexa Tanen | Leave a Comment

In honour of the final day of spooky season, here are some great tips for editors who want to explore the haunting world of horror literature.  Focus on atmosphere The setting is important in every story, but more so for horror. It’s quite hard to scare readers, so authors must rely heavily on the ambience, […]

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