Fear Itself: the elements of writing horror
Date:
With:
Kirstyn McDermott
Rating:
EARLY, EMERGING
Summary:
Fear Itself is a workshop designed for early/emerging writers with an interest in writing horror fiction, whether you have previously worked in the genre or just want to test the dark and murky waters. We will explore contemporary horror, along with its significant subgenres, and look at employing various craft elements in the specific context of writing horror fiction. There will also be an emphasis on short writing exercises and peer discussion during the course.
Details
You will learn:
- How to create and deliver effective monsters, both scary and sympathetic
- How to manage the subjectivity of fear in horror fiction
- How to build tension and suspense to hook (and hopefully scare!) your readers
- How to effectively employ unreliable narrators and fractured narratives
- How to identify and avoid tropes and clichés - and know when to subvert them.
About Kirstyn McDermott
Kirstyn McDermott has been working in the darker alleyways of speculative fiction for much of her career and her two novels, Madigan Mine and Perfections, each won the Aurealis Award for Best Horror Novel. Her most recent book is Caution: Contains Small Parts, a collection of dark fiction published by Twelfth Planet Press., Kirstyn lives in Ballarat and is pursuing a creative PhD at Federation University. She can be found online at www.kirstynmcdermott.com.
Venue:
Registration for this event ended on 15 November 2019 - 4:00