Writing Horror Across the Globe

3 units

Fear is a universal human experience. Yet the majority of the horror landscape is focused on American/English voices and experiences. This course will explore the breadth and depth of diversity in the horror genre, focusing on authors from across the world and from traditionally underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds and cultures in the genre industry. Readings will span the globe and different mediums, from short stories to novels, manga to poetry. Students will develop their skills as writers of horror, focusing on researching other cultures and folklore, and how to write diverse characters and voices in a respectful manner.