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Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, HP Lovecraft, Stephen King – all great writers who know that the stories that have the biggest impact are often the scariest. In this masterclass, we will look at techniques to elicit fright on the page, dissecting a few famous passages to see what makes them so effective. From there, participants can use those same techniques in a writing exercise.

TIFA’s Creative Writing Masterclasses offer the opportunity to learn how to craft compelling stories and bring captivating characters to life through hands-on lessons from acclaimed authors and industry experts. This is a 90-minute masterclass. All writing levels are welcome.

Masterclasses are presented in partnership with The Humber School for Writers

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Craig Davidson

Craig Davidson is the author of Rust and Bone, adapted into a Golden Globe–nominated film, and the Scotiabank Giller Prize–nominated novel Cataract City. His works also include The Saturday Night Ghost Club, finalist for the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, and the bestselling memoir Precious Cargo, a Canada Reads finalist.

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