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There’s nothing quite like the feeling of reading an author whose writing is so good you
Of course, the role Stephen King has played in my writing journey has been fulfilled by different
If you’re interested in writing horror fiction of your own, read on
We’ve rounded up a list of the best horror authors out there to inspire your work
Along with King, Dean Koontz is one of the major names you’ll encounter should you check
If you’re new to Koontz and looking for some inspiration, check out The Eyes of Darkness
As you’ll see, this list of horror authors is a mixture of contemporary favorites and all-time
Considered by many the father of horror fiction, Poe’s ability to conjure up terrifying scenarios is
If you’re new to Poe, pick up an anthology and dive right in to see how
Her books have been adapted into major Hollywood films as well as beloved roleplaying games
If you want to make your contribution to the vampire fiction genre, be sure to study the
It would be a huge oversight to ignore the contributions of authors writing horror for a younger
His prolific output and endless imagination mean many newcomers are still discovering the spooky brilliance of his
Something Wicked This Way Comes and the concept of the Dark Carnival lives on in the minds
If you want to learn how to generate terror and unease from the most mundane of regular
While a lot of people will know him for the adaptions of his work, such as Candyman
Check out Barker’s books for inspiration on how to create immersive, conceptual works of horror
The horror genre as a whole has been immeasurably influenced by The Exorcist
It’s hard to imagine the current crop of possession movies would ever have taken place without
If you’re a fan of that style of supernatural horror, take the time to check out
Without Stoker’s Dracula, there would never have been Anne Rice or any of the more contemporary
While many know Straub for his collaborations with Stephen King, his solo output is more than worthy
Straub’s strength was crafting works of chilling supernatural fiction, reflected by his large haul of Bram
Newcomers to Straub could check out one of his classic novels like Mr
Check out The Haunting of Hill House or We Have Always Lived in The Castle for classic
If you want to learn how to create rich series of books full of worldbuilding and detail,
He’s also capable of crafting superb standalone stories, such as Ghostwalkers
As promised, we want to celebrate contemporary powerhouses of the horror genre as well as their classic
Carbia was originally a screenwriter and her fiction reflects that ability to create gripping storylines that loom
You might have noticed by now that the UK tends to punch above its weight when producing
For one of the best of recent years, check out Ramsey Campbell
Campbell is quite prolific, having produced well over 30 books
Ancient Images is a great starting point for his work, or try The Wise Friend for something
Ahlborn self-published her earliest novels and became the bestselling horror author on Amazon in the process
She’s since been adapted for the screen and has gone on to achieve bestseller status countless
Check out her career for a blueprint of how to achieve horror success as a self-published writer
Shelley will always be associated with Frankenstein, but her influence on what later became science fiction shouldn’
Robert Bloch is a name that a lot of people may not be familiar with, even if
The movie Psycho is inexorably tied in with Hitchcock, but it was Bloch who provided the source
Bloch was a master at crafting psychologically disturbing tales that lingered for a long time in the
Now that you have plenty of inspiration for crafting your own spooky story, it’s time to
You might start with an outline or jump into working on a full first draft
Whichever route you choose, we wish you every success in your horror genre
Who knows, maybe one day you’ll be the inspiration for the next generation of horror authors!