ShiverSparks®
The Art of the Scary Story
Welcome to ShiverSparks®: The Art of the Scary Story
FREE PREVIEWUnderstanding the Appeal of Scary Stories
Fear and You
A "Scary-Creative" Exercise!
And--an Invitation!
Setting the Stage: Creating Atmosphere
Creating Atmosphere Exercise
Eerie Alchemy: Story Elements and How to Use Them
Developing Characters: Making Them Real and Relatable
Perspectives: Choosing Your Narrative Style
The Plot...Thickens? No...Twists
Tightening the Thread: Suspense
Derivatives - A New Angle
Boo! What Scares You? (And How Can You Use It?)
The Unexpected, Amid the Familiar
Leveraging Sound and Silence for Maximum Impact
"Eerie" Exercises
Your Story's Debut
OK, Time to Share--and Scare!
Looking Back on Your Journey
Reading list
Adieu--Or, Ah-Boo! Whichever You Prefer