--- product_id: 17359750 title: "Writing the Paranormal Novel: Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements Into Your Story." brand: "steven harper" price: "€ 69.09" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/17359750-writing-the-paranormal-novel-techniques-and-exercises-for-weaving-supernatural store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Writing the Paranormal Novel: Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements Into Your Story. **Brand:** steven harper **Price:** € 69.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Writing the Paranormal Novel: Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements Into Your Story. by steven harper - **How much does it cost?** € 69.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/17359750-writing-the-paranormal-novel-techniques-and-exercises-for-weaving-supernatural) ## Best For - steven harper enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted steven harper brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Writing the Paranormal Novel: Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements Into Your Story. ## Images ![Writing the Paranormal Novel: Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements Into Your Story. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41op6A+WeIL.jpg) ![Writing the Paranormal Novel: Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements Into Your Story. - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51U1WtmijNL.jpg) ![Writing the Paranormal Novel: Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements Into Your Story. - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31h56zGIAZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guide for ANY genre project *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 5, 2011* Don't let the title mislead you--this book is far from limited to whatever you might define as `paranormal.' Only around 25% of the content is specific to paranormal topics, the rest easily applies to fantasy, horror, sf, and thrillers, and it's not much of a stretch to find bits relevant to romance and mystery.Subject matter aside, Harper's prose is immensely readable. I planned to skim it briefly before handing it over to my wife wife (currently working on a paranormal story) and found myself hooked into the witty, conversational style and read the whole thing. My wife (no newcomer to writing books) decorated the book lavishly in pink and yellow highlighter.If you're an experienced writer, you've probably heard a lot of this at some point, but I found some very useful bits that have been nibbling at the back of my brain and until now, were never articulated in a writing text. The discussion on names is so important and almost always overlooked by new and established writers. In the chapter "The Paradox of Cliches," you'll find some very familiar faces--maybe some you've created yourself. The development of villains/antagonists is all too often given short shrift in this genre and Harper gives you reasons and tips for fleshing them out. Beginners would do well to heed the chapter "Fight Scenes and Flashbacks."--ESPECIALLY flashbacks. The chapters on manuscript formatting is also useful for new writers. As a librarian, my wife was pleased to see that the section on research went well beyond Wikipedia.If you're teaching a writing class in genre fiction, this should be one of the required texts. Both experienced and beginning writers will find this is a very useful and readable guide for planning a `paranormal' or other genre writing project. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Book That Will Turn You Into Stephen King *by M***W on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 1, 2013* I think one of the best books on the subject of the art of creating supernatural creatures or the paranormal. I used it to create the Lemon Man. Without it I would have never been able to formulate the nature and hideous image of this supernatural creature. I will admit I am no Ray Bradbury but I have read immensely on the subject, including Mr. Harper's book, and have watched many movies, even done some research into allegedly real cases of ghost, evil spirits, the Bermuda Triangle, etc....If someone would like to learn how to create their own supernatural creature I recommend they read this short book. They will not be disappointed. One additional book I found super informative is Michael Howard's the 'Occult Conspiracy'. Certainly one will get a feel for all types of evil forces that might have existed and perhaps still do after reading Mr. Howard's work on the subject of secret societies and the occult.Nevertheless without Mr. Harper's book you are hamstrung when it comes to creating evil spirits, ghost or writing something in terms of the paranormal that will scare the wits out of your readers. I recommend both books for sure. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just What I Needed *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 16, 2012* Anyone looking for advise on writing a paranormal novel will find this book helpful. I had just finished the first draft of my first novel (a sci-fi fantasy) and desperately needed sound advise as I went into revision. Even though this book dealt more with the paranormal novel, from all the great reviews it was getting, I took a chance an ordered it. I am so glad I did.The exercises were like having a one-on-one writing instructer right there beside me. Working through them helped me see ordinary things in a new way that added richness to my own story. The chapter on cliches helped me to spot and get rid of them in my own work. It had sound advice about publishing, too, that I need to think about in order to make an informed choice when that time comes.From cover to cover, this book was just what I needed. Even though my book was a sci-fi fantasy, rather than a paranormal story, this book was still right on the target with its advise.I found it invaluable. I'm sure others will too. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/17359750-writing-the-paranormal-novel-techniques-and-exercises-for-weaving-supernatural](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/17359750-writing-the-paranormal-novel-techniques-and-exercises-for-weaving-supernatural) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-10-01*