Horror Novel II

WRITING X 417.2E

Continue with your horror novel in progress, considering structure, suspense, and character.

What you can learn.

Learn how to build suspense to keep your reader hooked
Bring attention to the structure of your story to refine your narrative arc
Get tips on what you can do with your work once the writing is complete
Write up to page 50 of your work in progress in a supportive environment

About this course:

This workshop-based course supports students who have completed Horror Novel I. Students work toward achieving three goals: completing their first fifty pages of their novels in progress, discovering (or refining) the structure of the narrative arc of their work, and understanding the psychology of creating large written works within the horror genre. Along the way, students also explore questions of building suspense, developing character, and what happens next (such as film, sequels, fans, agents etc.) in a small supportive group. The goal of this workshop is to complete fifty pages of your horror novel.

Prerequisites

WRITING X 417.1E Horror Novel I or comparable workshop experience.