The Halloween Authority

Everything Halloween.
Books, Articles, and Free Tools.

43 expert guides on Amazon · 100 in-depth articles · 7 free utility tools. The complete Halloween resource — for hosts, haunters, costume builders, history buffs, and Halloween businesses.

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Books on Amazon
100
In-Depth Articles
7
Free Tools
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Book Series

What HalloweenPlaybook.com Covers

Every dimension of Halloween — from the historical to the practical to the commercial.

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43 Books on Amazon
Complete guides across 10 series — Halloween hosting, costume planning, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, makeup & FX, Halloween history, and running a Halloween business.
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100 Expert Articles
In-depth guides, best-of product roundups, how-to tutorials, and historical deep dives — organized by topic so you can find exactly what you need.
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7 Free Utility Tools
A word counter, percentage calculator, reading time estimator, unit converter, name generator, age calculator, and password strength checker. Free — no sign-up required.
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New This Month

The first wave of books and articles — publishing June 2026.

📚 Haunted History Series
The Real History of Halloween
2,000 years of Halloween history — from Celtic Samhain through All Hallows' Eve to the American commercial holiday.
Available on Amazon KDP
📚 Business Playbook Series
The Halloween Content Creator Playbook
Build an audience, monetize through affiliate marketing and brand partnerships, and create the Halloween content your community comes back for every October.
Available on Amazon KDP
📚 Budget Series
Halloween Under $50
The complete guide to a full Halloween — decorations, costume, candy, and party — for under fifty dollars, without compromising on quality.
Available on Amazon KDP

Free Tools

Seven utility tools — no sign-up, no ads, no cost.

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Percentage Calculator
Three modes: find a percentage of a number, what percent X is of Y, or calculate percentage change.
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Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time. Paste any text for instant results.
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Unit Converter
Convert length, weight, temperature, volume, and area units instantly.
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4 More Free Tools
Age calculator, name generator, password strength checker, and reading time calculator — all free, no sign-up.
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