From Haunts to Screams: Writing A Short Horror Story (Online)

Get into spooky season and write your own short horror story! Whether you’re new to the horror genre or wanting to sharpen your skills, this workshop will help you to haunt readers long after the last page. Through practical exercises and examples, you’ll learn how to:

- Hook readers from the very first line with a compelling opening

- Create atmosphere and sustain tension throughout your story

- Build toward an ending that will deliver a lasting impression

- Learn how to draw inspiration from various horror genres and tropes

- Gain insight into the short fiction market, including submissions, editor preferences and common pitfalls

You’ll leave with the outline and beginnings of your own horror short story, techniques to develop your tale, and a deeper understanding of the horror publishing space.

Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link.

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