This class will explore how horror tropes and “scary fiction” can be used in ambitious and socially conscious story-telling. Through discussing relevant texts, we will determine how we can use fear to illuminate something essential about the world around us. Readings include work by Mariana Enriquez, Octavia Butler, ‘Pemi Aguda, Gerardo Sámano Córdova, Bora Chung, and more. Students will generate and share new work, and can expect to come away with at least one full length story draft or novel chapter.

This is a four-week long workshop starting on Wednesday, October 1st from 6:00 PM–8:30 PM ET. This workshop is open to all writers of color.

Check out the class page for more information. To see all of our upcoming classes, visit kundiman.org/online-classes.