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When writing about events happening to the MC _right that instant_, present tense is the way to go. When the MC has a flashback, or you want to show some back story, write past tense. Good example books: (1)THE HELP (2) IF I STAY Good luck.

When writing about events happening to the MC _right that instant_, present tense is the way to go. When the MC has a flashback, or you want to show some back story, write past tense. Good example books: (1)THE HELP (2) IF I STAY Good luck.

Horror writers use less purple prose, less passive voice. They use active voice, which makes the story flow much better. They describe sounds a lot. They go into the MC's thoughts a lot.

Say the name of the MC, and important characters. If there's a character that's only mentioned once and has nothing to do with the plot, don't give them a name. Don't care too much about their looks. People will picture in their head what they want to picture. _Show_ the characters' fighting...

Say the name of the MC, and important characters. If there's a character that's only mentioned once and has nothing to do with the plot, don't give them a name. Don't care too much about their looks. People will picture in their head what they want to picture. _Show_ the characters' fighting...

Say the name of the MC, and important characters. If there's a character that's only mentioned once and has nothing to do with the plot, don't give them a name. Don't care too much about their looks. People will picture in their head what they want to picture. _Show_ the characters' fighting...