We were working in the library late one night  

When our eyes beheld an eerie sight 

For our monsters, from the page, began to rise 

And suddenly, to our surprise… 

they did the Monster Mash! 

This Halloween, you’re invited to the baddest bash in town.  

There’s a reason writers of all mediums, from poetry to novels to film, keep coming back to the starring players: werewolves, vampires, mad scientists, and witches. It’s because each of them represents a hidden element inside of us.

We all have an inner wildness that we shelter from the world.

We all hunger for something — whether that’s love, validation, acceptance, or, yes, blood.

We’re all curious about how the world works, and what we could be capable of.

And we all long for the power to take control of our destinies. 

Accomplished authors Carina Bissett and Fija Callaghan will take you by the hand and guide you through the world of classic monsters. We’ll look at how these feature creatures have been portrayed in literature and media across time, and how our perceptions of them have changed. Finally, we’ll give you some tips and tools for creating your own monster story… which may not be monstrous at all. You’ll also receive instructor feedback on your work and become part of an extraordinary community of writers.