"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...

"Ghosts, murder, demonic possession, and psychological torment : these are just some of the chilling subjects taken up by this anthology of haunted tales, comprised of several centuries of works from many of the greatest Victorian, French, and American authors of the macabre. Some of these stories are world-famous classics in their field, and others are rare but compelling tales"--P. [4] of cover.

"In this comprehensive textbook devoted to the craft of writing horror fiction, award-winning author Tim Waggoner draws on thirty years' experience as a writer and teacher. Writing in the dark offers advice, guidance, and insights on how to compose horror stories and novels that are original, frightening, entertaining, and well-written"--Back cover.

Five stories by the nineteenth-century American writer best known for his tales of horror.

Describes how to write horror fiction, including formulating a plot, creating characters, organizing a work schedule, and getting it published.