TUTOR: Kerry Hadley-Pryce has had three novels published by Salt Publishing: The Black Country (Michael Schmidt Prize); Gamble (shortlisted for The Encore Award) and God’s Country. Her fourth novel, Lie of the Land, is due for publication by Salt Publishing in 2025. She has a PhD in creative writing from Manchester Metropolitan University, teaches creative writing, and has contributed to Palgrave’s Smell, Memory & Literature in the Black Country anthology. She has had short stories published in Best British Short Stories 2023, Takahe Magazine, Fictive Dream and The Incubator and read by Brum Radio.
Start Date: 12th November, 2024
Duration: Six weeks
Fee: £160
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Embrace the Shadows with Our Online Horror Fiction Writing Course
Welcome to our Online Horror Fiction Writing Course, your gateway to the spine-tingling world of horror. This six-week course will lead you through the essentials of the horror genre, providing a wealth of exercises and the opportunity to craft your own terrifying piece of fiction.
Expert Instructors with Worldwide Access
Our Creative Writing Ink courses are open to students from across the globe, regardless of where you’re located. Learn from the best, no matter where you are. Every week, you’ll complete a written assignment that your dedicated online tutor will assess, offering personalised feedback to help you stay on track and monitor your progress during the course.
Lifetime Access to Course Materials
Even after the course wraps up, you’ll have lifelong access to the course materials. This ensures you can revisit the lessons whenever you need a quick refresher or wish to reacquaint yourself with specific topics.
Limited Availability: Enrol Today
With high demand for our courses, we recommend early enrolment to secure your spot and prevent disappointment.
Weekly Course Structure
Once the course begins, you’ll receive an email from your tutor with the first module (don’t forget to check your SPAM folder). The course consists of weekly modules, each focusing on a crucial aspect of the horror genre. We recommend dedicating 2-3 hours per week to the course, working through text lessons at your own pace. The absence of set class times means you can adapt your learning to your schedule.
Here’s a sneak peek of the weekly topics:
Week One – Basics of Horror Fiction
Week one introduces the participant to the building blocks of the genre. From the various
kinds of fear to conveying emotion in your work, the first lesson discusses the basics of
horror fiction. There is also the chance to begin planning a work of horror fiction of your
own.
Week Two – Villains and Monsters
In the second week, we ask, what makes a good villain in horror fiction? The participant will
learn how to create their own monster through expert advice.
Week Three – Heroes and Victims
The third week asks a similar question to the second, how do we create good heroes and
victims for crime fiction? The participant will learn how to create other characters for their
horror fiction and have a go at designing their own.
Week Four – Settings
In the fourth week, we ask, what makes a good setting in horror fiction. The participant will
learn how to create an active setting for their fiction and have a go at designing their own.
Week Five – Creating Horror
The fifth lesson guides the participant, in detail, through creating horror in fiction. We look at
the devices authors use to create moments of terror. There is then the chance to begin a piece
of horror fiction of your own!
Week Six – Pitfalls of Horror Fiction
The final lesson highlights the potential mistakes beginner horror fiction writers could make,
helping you avoid them in your writing. There is then the chance to finish and edit your own
piece of horror fiction!
Join Us
Embrace the darkness and refine your horror fiction writing skills. Over six weeks, you’ll delve into the essentials of the genre, participate in various exercises, and ultimately create your very own piece of horror fiction. Enrol today and embark on an exciting journey into the world of horror fiction writing!
