[header] How to write a ghost story [title] Get inspired by your own fears. [step] It can be helpful when writing a ghost story to begin by thinking about what you find scary about ghosts. Imagine a situation where you come face to face with a ghost and take note of what you think would make you feel the most fear. 
Knowing what you find to be terrifying about ghosts can help you get inspired when writing your ghost story. [substeps] Think about which situations meeting a ghost would be most terrifying.