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Wicked Writing

✍️ Meagan J Meehan
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A collection of two dozen macabre tales from an international online writing course.

Meagan J. Meehan organized this anthology by teaching an online course that attracted horror authors globally. The resulting volume contains roughly twenty-four stories written by these participants. Stitched Smile Publications released the work in 2020. The book does not follow a traditional plot but instead offers distinct narratives from different perspectives. Readers interested in the mechanics of horror writing or the results of collaborative learning will find value here. It highlights how instruction can shape creative output across borders.

Key Themes
macabre tales horror authors online writing course
Literary Context

Published in 2020 by Stitched Smile Publications, LLC, this volume reflects the global nature of contemporary horror fiction. The work stems from an online educational format, showing how digital spaces connect writers across different regions to produce shared literary content.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Stephen King's Nightmares & Dreamscapes · Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House · Neil Gaiman's Smoke and Mirrors · Clive Barker's Books of Blood
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Stitched Smile Publications, LLC 📅 2020 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781945263187

📝 Description: Wicked Writing

Wicked Writing: Volume One gathers approximately two dozen macabre tales contributed by horror authors from around the world. These writers participated in an online writing course designed and taught by Meagan J. Meehan. The collection showcases the diverse results of this collaborative educational effort, bringing together voices that might not otherwise appear in a single volume. The book presents these stories as a unified work published by Stitched Smile Publications, LLC. Readers will find a compilation of supernatural fiction that reflects the varied styles of its contributors. The structure relies on the strength of individual narratives rather than a complex plotline. It offers a snapshot of contemporary horror writing through the lens of a specific instructional group. This volume suits readers who enjoy short-form horror and appreciate the output of structured writing workshops. It may not appeal to those seeking a single continuous narrative or long novels. The content remains focused on the macabre themes inherent in the genre. The book stands as proof of the global reach of modern horror instruction.

💎 Our verdict on Wicked Writing

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Wicked Writing stands as a testament to the power of structured creative workshops in shaping diverse horror voices. By gathering approximately twenty-four tales from an international online course, it showcases a wide array of supernatural styles that might otherwise remain isolated. The collection succeeds by relying on the strength of individual narratives rather than demanding complex plot cohesion. It is best suited for readers who enjoy short-form horror and appreciate the educational journey behind the art. While it may not satisfy those seeking long novels or unified arcs, it delivers a rich, varied experience that highlights the global reach of contemporary macabre fiction.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate the mechanics of horror writing or the results of collaborative learning will find significant value in this volume. It offers a unique snapshot of contemporary horror through the lens of a specific instructional group, highlighting how guidance shapes creative output across borders. Those interested in short-form supernatural fiction and the diverse styles of international contributors will enjoy the distinct narratives. It is ideal for those seeking varied perspectives rather than a single continuous plot, celebrating the global nature of modern macabre storytelling.

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Wicked Writing stands as a testament to the power of structured creative workshops in shaping diverse horror voices. By gathering approximately twenty-four tales from an international online course, it showcases a wide array of supernatural styles that might otherwise remain isolated. The collection succeeds by relying on the strength of individual narratives rather than demanding complex plot cohesion. It is best suited for readers who enjoy short-form horror and appreciate the educational journey behind the art. While it may not satisfy those seeking long novels or unified arcs, it delivers a rich, varied experience that highlights the global reach of contemporary macabre fiction.

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