About this course
The videos included in this course are recordings of a live class. The instructor is not available for questions or feedback at this time.
Do you love horror? Historical fiction? Do you think they would go great together? Spoiler: they do. This introduction to historical horror covers what it is, who’s writing it, and how you can get started writing your own.
Topics Covered:
- Definition of historical horror
- Tools of the trade
- Idea-generating exercises
Student Takeaways:
- An overview of the sub-genre
- Recommended reading
- A fully-formed idea to begin building your own historical horror story
Duration of Class
60 minutes
Example Curriculum
About Stephanie Malia Morris
Stephanie Malia Morris is an MFA candidate at the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas. She has received fellowships from Kimbilio, Periplus, and Voodoonauts, and is a graduate of the 2017 Clarion West Writers Workshop. Her short fiction has appeared in FIYAH, Pseudopod, Nightmare, Apex Magazine, and Lightspeed. Her short story, "Bride Before You," was adapted as a short film as part of the anthology Horror Noire on Shudder.
