Guides

Longer reads for when the run is over: how to write a story that fits in a post, where the shambling dead came from, and how to throw a zombie night that people talk about.

• Writing · 5 min readHow to Write 280-Character Micro-FictionA practical guide to writing complete stories in 280 characters: picking one moment, starting late, cutting filler, counting like X does and ending on an image.
• History · 5 min readA Short History of Zombies in Film and GamesFrom Haitian folklore and White Zombie (1932) to Romero, Resident Evil, Left 4 Dead and Plants vs. Zombies: how the zombie shuffled into pop culture.
• Party ideas · 5 min readHow to Plan a Zombie Party or Game NightPlan a zombie-themed party or game night: invitations, easy costumes and makeup, themed snacks, games for kids and adults, movie picks and a simple timeline.