Welcome to ShiverSparks: The Art of the Scary Story
Imagine this. You're sitting around a campfire with friends, telling ghost stories. Your listeners lean forward, hanging on your every word. And as you reach the climax point, they shiver with fun and fear. They may even peer anxiously through the dark as they leave the campfire!
In this course, you'll learn the essential elements that make fun-scary story a truly spine-tingling tale. Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or just beginning to explore the ways to raise the hair on your listeners' necks, this course will increase the "boo! factor" of your creations
We'll look at setting atmosphere, character development, and plot twists, and their roles in creating fun-scary stories. We'll take a look at some classic horror tales and the elements that make them work, and how to incorporate these into your own storytelling. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to create--or improve--your own "shiver sparkers" that will keep your listeners riveted.
Get ready to explore your talents on a fun-eerie journey that may be so creative that it's going to scare you!.
In this section of the course we'll cover:
- The essential elements of a scary story
- The importance of atmosphere, character development, and plot twists
- And, there's an exercise to help you find creative ideas where you may not have expected them!