Gothic and Horror

You write to scare and/or shock your readers, and weave an eerie atmosphere into your narrative. Mary Shelley, Daphne Du Maurier and Bram Stoker have all produced classic works of gothic fiction, while authors such as Stephen King and Dean Koontz are popular writers of contemporary horror.

The Winter Guest
Article
12 min read
Analyzing My Opening Chapters
William Ryan
9th February 2022
Edited
13th April 2022
In this fascinating insight into his writing process W.C. Ryan analyses the opening chapters of his latest book The Winter Guest. For more free...
Read more
The Winter Guest
Article
18 min read
The Winter Guest - Chapter One
William Ryan
8th February 2022
Edited
10th February 2022
Chapter One of The Winter Guest by W.C. Ryan, to be read in conjunction with his analysis of the opening chapters of the book. For more free advice...
Read more