Horror can take many forms; a lonely ghost trapped on the moors, a stalker in the night, zombies lurching through the streets, or the perfect-on-paper relationship that doesn’t feel quite … right. However it appears, horror unsettles us, raises our heartbeat and disturbs our buried fears.
In this practical, skill-based workshop, award-winning horror writer Joanne Anderton guides you through some of the techniques that make the genre so powerful. From uncanny detail that makes the familiar strange to language that produces visceral, physical, and emotional responses, you’ll explore how to create unease, sustain tension, and propel a reader through your story.