While I'm often leery of overwhelming the creative portion of my brain with countless analyses detailing the proper way to structure a story or develop a character, there is one book in particular that has been exceptionally beneficial. The book is entitled, On Writing Horror. Collected and compiled by The Horror Writer's Association of America, the book features essays written by experienced and highly lauded masters of the craft such as, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Harlan Ellison, Jack Ketchum etc. What's so commendable about this compilation of essays is that each contributor keeps their chapter brief, not too preachy, and highly accessible to even the most inexperienced writer.
Some of the most enthralling selections include how to craft visceral and gut-wrenching violence, how to properly develop characters in a horror setting, and how to seem credible even in an other speculative element. All of the aforementioned components are arguably significant factors that determine the quality of any work of horror fiction.
You can pick up a copy, here: http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Horror-Handbook-Writers-Association/dp/1582974209/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424615234&sr=8-1&keywords=on+writing+horror
Happy reading!
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