Introduction to Horror Writing for Young Adults
A course by Raquel Castro
, Writer
Learn the best strategies to write horror stories from scratch and keep young adults on the edge of their seats
- Spanish with subtitles in English
- 100% positive reviews (14)
- 493 students
Learn the best strategies to write horror stories from scratch and keep young adults on the edge of their seats
- 100% positive reviews (14)
- 493 students
- 16 lessons (2h 44m)
- 22 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
According to writer Raquel Castro, the horror genre is a favorite among adrenaline junkies, i.e., teenagers. In this online course, she teaches you how to harness your own fears and use them to write supernatural horror stories that thrill and captivate young readers.
Discover why we love horror stories so much, their structure, their components, and the strategies that work best in them. By the end of the course, you'll be able to write terrifying stories step by step to leave your reader quaking in their boots.
What will you learn in this online course?
Course table of contents
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U1U1. Introduction
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U2U2. Adolescence and Terror, a Winning Combination
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U3U3. The Secret Writing: What to Write before You Start Writing
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U4U4. Now Yes, Let’s Write! (And Edit)
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FPFP Final project
Raquel Castro starts off the course by telling you more about her relationship with horror literature, from the time she was a teenager to how she has incorporated it into her writing as an adult. She also talks about her main influences and why she believes this genre helps us understand the world better.
Next, see how teen readers can relate to the horror genre before defining the characteristics of your final piece, the main theme, and "skeleton" of the story.
Explore the different narrative components and analyze what factors make an impact on readers. Then learn how to build good characters, invent a believable world, and understand the importance of structure.
Now it's time to write! First, choose the narrator's point of view and the verb tense. Raquel then teaches you strategies for developing action, description, and dialogue. Finally, your teacher gives you some tips on how to proofread your text and get it published.
What is this course's project?
Create the general outline (plot, development, and ending) of a horror story for young readers to later develop it fully and write one of the scenes.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in writing horror stories for teenagers and who wants to understand the mechanics of this type of storytelling.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any previous knowledge to take this course.
A notebook and pencil or pen will suffice, but it will be helpful to have cards, colored pencils and/or pens, sticky notes, a computer or tablet, and a printer.
Reviews
A course by Raquel Castro
Raquel Castro is passionate about stories: listening to them, reading them, watching them on the screen... but above all, inventing them. In particular, she likes to write humor and horror, as well as cover topics related to adolescence and childhood.
Her first book, Ojos llenos de sombra, won the Gran Angular Youth Literature Award (Mexican edition) in 2012. Since then, she has written and published several novels, a book of short stories, a book of essays and, in collaboration with writer Alberto Chimal, a writing manual entitled Cómo escribir tu propia historia.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Adolescence and Terror, a Winning Combination
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Who Are Teenagers?
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Why Do We like Fear?
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Best Horror Books for Teens
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The First Steps Towards the Project
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U3
The Secret Writing: What to Write before You Start Writing
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Good Characters for Good Stories 1
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Good Characters for Good Stories 2
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Even Monsters Follow Rules: Narrative World Pattern
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The Skeleton of the Story and Its Importance 1
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The Skeleton of the Story and Its Importance 2
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U4
Now Yes, Let’s Write! (And Edit)
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Choosing the Narrator and the Verb Tense
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Actions and Descriptions
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The Dialogues
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Writing and Editing
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Publishing the Text
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Horror Writing for Young Adults
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oscarmjordan
Este curso tiene las bases necesarias para poder iniciarse en este género en la literatura. La atención hacia el público adolescente es muy afortunada. ¡Lo recomiendo ampliamente!
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slourenco13
It is a very interesting course. I recommend it a lot.
shenky06
Hola, me encantó el estilo de Raquel, es muy didáctica, pero a la vez, suena sincera y original; se siente que realmente le gusta compartir su experiencia y da consejos muy acertados. Las guías que propone son muy prácticas y fáciles de aplicar.
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adrianonxx
PlusExcelente curso, claro, útil, aporta valor. Recomendado.
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joytrix
PlusExcelente curso, me ha gustado mucho y he aprendido más, me gusta que te dedica el tiempo para contestar tus preguntas, lo recomiendo 100%
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