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THE HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION (HWA) is a nonprofit organization of writers and publishing professionals around the world, dedicated to promoting dark literature and the interests of those who write it.

 


 


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Writing Prompt: Knock on Wood

Writing Prompt: Knock on Wood

Young Horror brings you writing prompts to energize your week with spooky idea inspiration. Are you writing picture books, chapter books, middle grade, or YA? Your next great idea could… Read more

The Seers’ Table July 2018

The Seers Table!

Linda Addison, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community July has Build a Scarecrow Day, so find something scary to read!

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New Bram Stoker Awards® Category Added

New Bram Stoker Awards® Category Added

The Horror Writers Association (HWA), the premier organization of writers and publishers of horror and dark fantasy, announces a new Bram Stoker Awards® category. A Short Non-Fiction category will be… Read more

The Seers’ Table June 2018

The Seers Table!

Linda Addison, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community June has National Donut Day, why not get a box of your favorite and something to read!

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The Seers’ Table May 2018

The Seers Table!

Kate Maruyama, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community

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Justina Ireland enjoys dark chocolate, dark humor, and is not too proud to admit that… Read more

2018 Poetry Showcase Accepting Submissions

Before the current form of the novel arose, dark narrative poetry spun the tales of heroes and demons. Carrying that tradition writers of Horror fiction have kept dark poetry close… Read more

The Seers’ Table April 2018

The Seers Table!

Janet Holden, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community Spring is upon us, the daffodils and crocus are blooming. Here are our reading suggestions for the month… Read more

The 2017 Bram Stoker Awards Winners

2017 Bram Stoker Awards® Winners Providence, RI, March 3, 2018 The Horror Writers Association (HWA), the premier organization of writers and publishers of horror and dark fantasy, announces this year’s… Read more

The Seers’ Table March 2018

Kate Jonez, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to freshen up your reading list with these excellent suggestions. What’s that? It’s not… Read more

The 2017 Specialty Press Award Winners

Specialty Press Award (tie) – ERASERHEAD PRESS and INDEPENDENT LEGIONS PUBLISHING The annual Specialty Press Award recognizes a publisher outside the mainstream New York City publishing community that specializes in… Read more

The 2017 Bram Stoker Awards® Final Ballot

The Horror Writers Association announces the 2017 Bram Stoker Awards® Final Ballot. HWA is the premier organization for writers of horror and dark fantasy. “This year’s slate of nominees truly… Read more

The Seers’ Table February 2018

Linda Addison, Member of the Diverse Works Inclusion Community February contains National Pizza Day, so why not snack and read!

Janet Holden recommends

C.J. Tudor lives in Nottingham, England, with… Read more
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