Have you always wanted to write a paranormal romance? A slasher? And just didn't understand how to go about it? In this eight-week critique-based workshop we’ll look the subgenres of horror through small snippets of different writers, from Silvia Moreno Garcia to Grady Hendrix, and we'll also focus on craft elements, both traditional (structure, characterization) and horror-focused, such as how does one create fear on the page? In each class, we’ll start with the (above) outside reading, and then we’ll move to workshopping your work. Everyone will have a chance to workshop at least one short story or chapter and submit a “beat sheet” outlining the most important beats in regard to their story or chapter, with the class critiquing the work, primarily based on the above criteria. Additionally, this will be a “decolonized” or open workshop, where as long as the writer is allowing their peers space for their critique, they will not be silenced during the workshopping of their work but will instead be actively aiding in the process of critique.
This class is led by a Lighthouse instructor with significant teaching experience and expertise in horror writing. For more information, please email info@lighthousewriters.org.
