Learn to transform your deepest fears into compelling, terrifying and unforgettable stories that impact readers

For journalist and writer María Fernanda Ampuero, one of the keys to writing good horror stories is starting out with something frightening, then cranking up the volume to make it utterly terrifying. Her stories contain the level of brutality needed to impact the reader, while managing to balance it out with authenticity, tension, and lots of affection towards her characters.

In this course, learn to draw inspiration from real-life fears to write horror stories. Lull your reader into a sense of calm at the beginning, then gradually increase the tension until that final shriek! Your teacher also gives you tips to get your work seen and published.

What is this course's project?

Write a horror story based on an anecdote, a piece of news, a memory, a nightmare, a social issue, an urban legend, or something that's genuinely one of your deepest fears.

Who is this online course for?

Any horror fanatic who wants to learn basic techniques for writing a story from the genre.

Requirements and materials

You need to know and love the horror genre, both in cinema and literature.

In terms of materials, you need a pencil, pen, notebook, computer, and the overwhelming desire to frighten your readers.