Chillers and Thrillers
is a blog on the theory and practice of writing horror fiction.
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dramatic irony
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Friday, October 28, 2011
How Much Does It Cost to be a Ghostbuster? (A LOT!)
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Copyright 2011 by Gary L. Pullman You’ve probably seen these ghost hunter shows on television. (Supposedly, they’re “reality sho...
Monday, May 3, 2010
Generating, Heightening, and Maintaining Suspense
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Copyright 2010 by Gary L. Pullman To create suspense, signal to the reader that something dire is about to happen. Use dramatic irony so tha...
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Metaphorical Enhancements
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Copyright 2010 by Gary L. Pullman In his excellent study of cinematic metaphor, Metaphor and Film , Trevor Whittock lists various types of f...
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Quick Tip: Irony and Its Uses in Horror Fiction
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Copyright 2010 by Gary L. Pullman Since O. Henry (and before), writers have surprised readers by ending stories with surprises, or twists. T...
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