There’s a reason writers of all mediums, from poetry to novels to film, keep coming back to the monstrous. It’s because each of them represents a hidden element inside of us. 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.