The Course
Ready to make the hairs stand up on the backs of your listeners' necks? This course will show you the art of creating some deliciously shiver-inducing tales! We'll analyze the ways universal fears play into our enjoyment of ghost stories, examine some classic horror tales and what makes them work, and explore techniques for generating new, scary ideas and working them into your own spine-tingling narratives!
What you will learn
We'll look at the "why" of scary stories: why they fascinate us, and what makes them eftective. From there, let's explore a technique that will help you generate new creative ideas. Then, we'll delve into some classic horror stories and see what makes them effective. And finally, I'll provide exercises for you, for crafting your own, truly spine-tingling narratives!
Curriculum
Your instructor
Dot Cannon is a professional broadcaster and content creator who loves Halloween and fun-scary stories. Her blend of "scary" is more subtle than many of today's horror applications: she loves Edgar Allen Poe and sheet-over-the-head-and-go-boo Halloween costumes. She has spent quite a few pleasurable times in Halloween haunts and around campfires, pleasantly scaring friends.