What’s at stake? Writing vampire and zombie fiction

Vampires and zombies fiction is still alive and kicking (well, not quite!) in the horror genre.

This one-day workshop will help you understand its current position in the industry.

It will also introduce you to the skills you need to create fiction that gets noticed.

This day is comprised of short lectures, group discussions and practical writing exercises.

The course is open to beginners as well as people with some writing experience looking for inspiration.

What will I gain?

You’ll leave this course with a short piece of creative horror writing that can be a great starting point for further development.

You’ll also have the knowledge of what to do with your text, and where best to get published.

“Fantastic tutor, very welcoming atmosphere, engaging and informative discussions. Absolutely brilliant.” EI

“Really enjoyable – would attend other courses by this tutor.” MG

Tutor profile: C J R Baker has published a series of novellas as well as thirteen short stories and articles.

She has an MA in Horror and Transgression, has begun her PhD related to this genre, and teaches on film production degree course at the University of Derby.

Indicative maximum class size: 16

Any questions?

Contact the short course team:

Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813