Hello writers!
Our next virtual conference is happening on October 8th, 2022 and tickets are available RIGHT NOW! Read on to learn about the panels or head straight to the Full Schedule Announcement for all the details & signup links!
THE SCHEDULE!!!
11AM – 12PM EST: Haunted Houses and Other Spooky Places: Creating Atmospheric Settings in Horror
This panel will explore why haunting house stories are enduringly popular, what makes a setting creepy, and how to use setting to evoke a sense of horror in your own stories.
Moderated by Dianna Gunn
Panelists: Brenda Radchik, Pamela K. Kinney, Mato J Steger, Priya Sridhar
Sign up for Haunted Houses and Other Spooky Places
12:30PM – 1:30PM EST: Spirits, Ghosts, and Ghouls: Emotional Echoes and Supernatural Encounters
An exciting discussion on how and why weaving spirits, ghosts, and other paranormal phenomena into your horror novel can guide your horror story development and engage your readers!
Moderated by Lex Vranick
Panelists: Briana Morgan, Kaki Olsen, Mary Farnstrom, Rory Harbert
Sign up for Spirits, Ghosts, and Ghouls
2:30 – 3:30PM EST: Crossroad Blues: Exploring the Boundary Between Life and Death
Horror often seeks to explore the depth of human experience… including the boundary between life and death. This panel will discuss how to work these themes into your own horror stories.
Moderated by Laura Nettles
Panelists: Barbara A Barnett, Jean M Hodges, Bethany A Perry, Lorina Stephens
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4 – 5PM EST: Dire Warnings: Building Social Critique and Concern into Your Horror Writing
A discussion about how horror has historically critiqued real issues within our society + how you can work social critique into your own horror.
Moderated by Dianna Gunn
Panelists: Peg Aloi, Lex Vranick, Tim McGregor, Jaecyn Boné (Charli)
Sign up for Dire Warnings
5:30 – 6:30PM EST: Gothic, Cosmic, Apocalyptic: Understanding Subgenres of Horror
This panel will define the differences between popular horror subgenres like gothic horror and cosmic horror.
Moderated by Jade Benjamin
Panelists: Alex Woodroe, Sìne Peril, Hannah Brown, Des M Astor
Sign up for Understanding Subgenres of Horror
Have questions about this event? Check out the full announcement or email your questions to [email protected]!
