Writing Folk Horror - Day Workshop Literature and Books

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A day-long workshop exploring folk horror, taking in tips and techniques, exercises and more!

WRITING FOLK HORROR
With Alex Davis
Saturday 28th October, 10:30am-4:30pm
QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS
Tickets £25 for all day ticket plus complimentary book from https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/writingfolkhorror/

Folk horror is undergoing a revival right now, with authors such as Andrew Michael Hurley, Adam Nevill, AM Shine and more leading the way for the field. In this workshop, we’ll explore the roots and history of folk horror, examine what makes a story ‘folk horror’, look at some practical tips and techniques for your own stories in the subgenre and provide some writing exercises to get inspiration for fresh creative projects!

Led by Alex Davis – Creative Writing Lecturer, horror workshopper and co-ordinator for the Darkness in the Fields events series.

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Date(s)28 Oct 2023
WebsiteVisit website
VenueQUAD
AddressMarket Place, Derby, Derby, Derbyshire,
DE1 3AS

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Event Details

Date28 Oct 2023
Time(s)10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost£25
VenueQUAD
Market Place, Derby
Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 3AS
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CategoryLiterature and Books


Alex Davis

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7 Sep 2023

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