Author Archives: William V. Burns

Writing a Short Horror Story

Walk through your mind after dark, and find something to frighten your readers with. Some elements of writing an excellent horror story. Continue reading

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Dust

Mindy Dawson, a delivery truck driver, inadvertently spreads a dusty trail of death through downtown Los Angeles. Continue reading

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Paint a Scene for your Reader

The author guides you through making a dull expository scene more engaging and interesting merely by killing a nice young man. Continue reading

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