Make It a Dark Fantasy
Step into the shadows and craft stories that linger with readers
long after they turn the last page.
Ignite Your Imagination...
In Make It a Dark Fantasy, you’ll uncover the secrets of this hauntingly beautiful genre, from rich, immersive settings to morally complex characters and chilling atmospheres. Each lesson is designed to push your storytelling skills, teaching you how to blend fantasy with the darkness that captivates and unnerves.
Four Week Workshop
Starts July 7, 2025
Course curriculum
AGENDA
Lesson 1: Introduction to Dark Fantasy (Definition, History)
Lesson 2: Dark Fantasy vs. Other Subgenres of Fantasy and Horror
Lesson 3: Characters and Tropes in Dark Fantasy
Lesson 4: Setting and World-Building
Lesson 5: Themes in Dark Fantasy
Lesson 6: Creating Suspense and Atmosphere in Dark Fantasy
Lesson 7: Moral Ambiguity, Internal Conflict, and the Protagonist’s Emotional Wound
Lesson 8: Writing Dark Fantasy for Modern Readers
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