You love writing horror, and the genre calls to you, but you don't think you know all there is to know about making a strong, effective horror story, and you struggle to apply effective writing techniques.
If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
With 60+ lessons, this course provides you an A to Z overview of what it means to write horror. From understanding the way that horror storytelling has evolved over time and the role it plays in our societies, to learning about specific techniques you can apply to your writing, Zombie March is a foundational course that will have you feeling confident in your horror writing skills.
I'm here to help beginner horror writers, who may be uncertain about the horror writing process or the skills required, to identify and set a clear direction for their horror writing journey.
I'll teach you to craft lingering horror experiences by equipping you with the necessary techniques and knowledge for writing powerful horror fiction. My focus will be giving you a strong foundation in the genre, and teaching you the techniques - big and small - that will allow you to achieve horror writing success.
Do you want to craft stories that linger in your readers' minds and make them wonder if maybe they should sleep with the lights on tonight?
This course includes foundational knowledge perfect for beginner horror writers, and applicable techniques and mechanic lessons that are perfect for taking your horror writing skills to the next level.
No vague advice in these lessons - find specific technical details that will elevate your horror writing craft immediately.
Learn about horror storytelling and horror as a genre. Understand the history, how it has evolved over the centuries, and the importance of horror to human society. Consider the core concepts in horror fiction and how they can be used in your writing.
Utilize writing techniques and mechanics to create specific effects critical to the horror experience, such as suspense, mystery, fear, and terror. Learn about the expectations you need to consider when writing to particular genres of horror.
*This course is currently not accredited by any body. The certificate is simply a reward for successful completion.
Zombie March has a suggested 31-day schedule for writers who want the scheduling support to keep them on track and accountable. Alternatively, you can work at your own pace, taking as much or as little time as needed.
No deadlines to stress you out!
Let's find out! Fill out the form with your questions, so we can set up a free call to discuss if this course is right for you, and how it can help you achieve your goals.
There's a whole lot of writing advice online, but a lot of it can be vague and unhelpful. You get the gist of what you're supposed to do - perhaps you can clearly see the result or effect you're aiming for - but the practical process of how to actually achieve it remains a mystery. This course aims to de-mystify the skills of horror fiction writing by presenting you with specific, applicable, and useful techniques at all levels of the writing journey.
Moreover, this course provides you with a strong foundation in horror storytelling, from which you can build upon your skills and knowledge in a way that will significantly elevate your horror writing craft.
If these are the kinds of solutions you're looking for in your own horror writing journey, then this course is definitely for you.
You do not need to be an experienced horror writer to take this course. In fact, writers who are just beginning to explore horror fiction will probably get more out of this course than more experienced horror authors.
However, this course operates on the assumption that the student is familiar with the basics of plot, setting, character, conflict, and so on - the core skills in writing fiction.
Zombie March isn't assignment-heavy. This is because the best way to assess your understanding of the course content is through allowing you to apply lessons learned.
Yes! This course allows you to learn at your own pace, completing lessons without a deadline. Don't worry about running out of time, whether it takes you three weeks or three years.
There are plans to release a drip schedule version of the course which imposes a 31-day schedule for learners, but it's unlikely that any hard deadlines will be imposed.
Currently, this course is not accredited or licensed by any educational or professional organization. That being said, it is unlikely that you would require professional licensing or accreditation to write your horror fiction.
You will be most comfortable experiencing this course on a laptop/desktop computer. You will need an internet connection to access the course.
The course was designed as a 20-30 hour experience (based on instructional hours). In reality, it could take about double the amount of time to complete, taking into consideration also the final project, which is an original short story.
