Creep This Way - by Cuthbert (Paperback)

About the Book

Creep This Way is a fun and pressure-free, it's a guide to the business of boo! In a voice that sounds like a longtime friend, Rebecca Cuthbert offers clear advice you can immediately apply to your writing aspirations.

Book Synopsis

Want to be a horror writer but don't know where to start? Try Creep This Way! Fun and pressure-free, it's a guide to the business of boo! In a voice that sounds like a longtime friend, Rebecca Cuthbert offers clear advice you can immediately apply to your writing aspirations.

Review Quotes

"The good, the bad, and the remainder. In an age where authors cling to withered laurels, or outright overrepresent their qualifications, I consider Creep This Way to be one of the most necessary additions to the collection of any writer who wants to save time! It is not a dime-a-dozen book for learning how to write in the Horror genre. The author of this book receives my deep respect because she is brave enough to acknowledge all the mistakes it took to become the fantastic writer she is. Each step and misstep is courageously recorded and balanced with the equally valuable knowledge acquired."

-Moaner T. Lawrence, author, "The Great American Nightmare"

"Rebecca Cuthbert brings us a how-to-write book for any level of expertise and a roadmap for navigating all the extra pieces that go with being a writer these days. Creep This Way offers you 24 tips to not only understand writing, but social media, website design, the importance of live events, writing groups, how to build confidence, and how to embrace the inevitability of rejection. In an industry that is constantly changing, even seasoned pros will learn something new from this book."

-James Sabata, author, Caduceus, Fat Camp, and The Cassowary

"Rebecca Cuthbert is an inspiration, both for her talent and tenacity. Her practical and accessible advice in Creep This Way is honest, and at times hilarious, with just the right amount of macabre analogies. If you've ever longed to explore horror in any form but felt too shy, intimidated, or looked-down-upon, this book is absolutely for you!"

-Lindsay Merbaum, author, The Gold Persimmon; founder and mixologist, Pick Your Potions

"Cuthbert's "how-to" is a delightful blend of memoir and no-nonsense advice for all aspiring writers. Framed within her heartwarming brand of optimism and you-can-do-it attitude, it reads like an older sister offering up her sage advice."

-Rowan Hill, author, Foxfire

"Creep This Way: How to Become a Horror Writer by Rebecca Cuthbert is a fun yet insightful how-to book that differs from other instructional guides in a very important way: it doesn't teach you how to write. While other handbooks focus on the nuts and bolts of writing, such as dialogue, plot, setting, etc., Cuthbert has done something no one else has, created a book for beginners that is all about the 'everything else' that goes with being a writer. Things like how to find writers' groups, how to behave on social media, how to manage your time. There are even chapters on how to dress, how to get over rejection, and how to avoid scams targeting writers. All of it written in an easy, entertaining style filled with personal anecdotes detailing her own path from starting out to becoming a published author. Creep This Way: How to Become a Horror Writer is a must-read for anyone thinking about dipping their toes into the writing pool, whether it be horror or any other genre."

- JG Faherty, Horror Writers Association Mentorship Program Manager; author, Ragman, Songs in the Key of Death, and The Wakening

"Dripping in big sister energy, Cuthbert lays out an easy-to-execute guide for any new writer. I wish I had this three years ago."

-Roxie Voorhees, author, The Longest Thirst

"Brevity may be the soul of wit, but Cuthbert proves it's also perfect for delivering education and inspiration! In just a handful of pages, the advice in Creep This Way alternates between motivational and practical, giving authors crucial tools for a writing career. A must-read!"

-Christopher O'Halloran, editor, Howls From The Wreckage