Horror Writers' Fest

Unlock the secrets for writing, editing, and publishing a bone-chilling horror story at this free online summit. Free replays will be available after each event.

October 29 - 30, 2024

Illustration of a horror scene coming out of a book

Do you want to learn how to write and publish a horror novel?

Join Horror Writers' Fest to learn how to craft a bone-chilling horror story and share it with the world.

Learn

Attend live sessions with bestselling and award-winning authors + educators.

Discover

Learn strategies for outlining, editing, publishing, marketing, and more.

Connect

Network with like-minded writers.

2024 Speaker Lineup

Ryan Douglass

NY Times Bestselling YA Horror Author

V. Castro

Two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated Author

Johnny Compton

Bram Stoker Award-nominated Author

Samantha Skal

Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach and Agented Author

J.B. Kish

Award-winning Author and Co-chair of the Oregon Horror Writer’s Association

Madison Estes

Horror and Dark Fantasy Author, Writing Teacher

Sue Campbell

Author, Coach, and Marketing Expert

Anne Hawley

Author, Editor, and Book Coach

Rachelle Ramirez

Author, Editor, and Book Coach

Kerry Savage

Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach

Hannah Kelley

Developmental Editor, Book Coach

Jacklyn Baker

Horror Author

Mario E. Martinez