Little Workshop of Horrors: A Horror Writing Introduction

Description

This session with author Helen Power will cover the basics of horror writing, from igniting a sense of dread in readers to stoking their worst fears.

Additional Information

Part of the Writes of Spring programming series.

This session will cover the basics of horror writing, from igniting a sense of dread in readers to stoking their worst fears. The presenter will talk about the characteristics of various horror subgenres, popular tropes, impactful imagery, and common themes. This will all be interwoven into a discussion of broader storytelling aspects such as character, plot, pacing, and setting. The workshop will have tips and tricks for writers at all stages of their project, whether they're at the ideation phase or polishing the final product.

This program is conducted through Zoom. Register to receive a reminder, the evaluation, and any resources.

Click the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87456086285?pwd=5uvZAeOeMcOoTmbmYEPsvSxubWmCWh.1 

This program is offered in partnership with the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild.

Presenter information:

Helen Power is a librarian and author living in Saskatoon, Canada. Her debut novel, The Ghosts of Thorwald Place, won gold in the Independent Book Publishers Association’s Benjamin Franklin Awards for Best New Voice: Fiction. She is also the author of the horror novel Phantom, and she’s published over a baker’s dozen short stories that range from light comedy to dark fiction. You can find her at: https://helenpower.ca/

3 spots available

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