Description:
Tim Waggoner draws on thirty years' experience as a writer and teacher and offers advice, guidance, and insights on how to compose horror stories and novels that are original, frightening, entertaining, and well-written.
Review Quotes:
"I was part of one of Tim's writing workshops more years ago than I care to acknowledge. Soon after completing it, I began to sell professionally. Coincidence? I think not!" --Dave Creek, author of 40 science fiction and mystery short stories and 14 books
"I still refer to handwritten notes I scribbled down as fast as I could during one of Tim's horror-writing classes. Absolutely incisive insights and practical know-how." --Tom Leveen, Bram Stoker finalist and author of Hellworld
"As soon as I heard Waggoner was creating a book on writing craft, I knew I was buying it. His insights are gold." --Jay Wilburn, author of the Maidens of Zombie Kingdom trilogy
"For some years now, Tim Waggoner's Writing in the Dark has been my go-to blog for sensible, actionable, sustainable tips for writers. Scarily good advice." --Lee Murray, author of The Path of Ra series
"As a true newbie, I really didn't know much about the writing world. Tim was my HWA mentor in 2017. During our four months together, he critiqued three of my short stories and the beginnings of a novel. His advice was always on point with an eye toward pacing and story arc (my weaknesses). His advice is straightforward without being either condescending or cruel. Since working with Tim, I've had three short stories published (one at professional rates) and have drafted and revised my novel." --Valerie B. Williams, writer of dark fiction and two-time survivor of Borderlands Boot Camp
"Tim's writing advice and lessons are simple, straightforward and always actionable. I must admit to having cribbed some of his approaches in my own classroom from time to time and, as all teachers know, theft is the best compliment we can give." --Anthony Klancar, High School English Teacher
"Tim helped me find the writer in me. He encouraged me to appreciate and trust my voice to tell my stories." --Patti Balster, Student
"When I engage with Tim Waggoner's writing advice, I can be sure it will be useful and practical. While realistic and sobering, his advice does so in a way that isn't discouraging or downbeat. It gives me a renewed sense of hope and new ideas to try that I hadn't considered before." --Eva V. Roslin, Librarian