Writing Ghost Stories - 4-week course

29th September 2026 7:30pm to 20th October 2026 9:00pm, Online

WRITING GHOST STORIES
4-week online course
Tuesdays 29th September-20th October, 6:30pm-8:00pm each week
Sessions delivered via Google Meet
Tickets £40 from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-ghost-stories-4-week-course-tickets-1990976372927

This 4-week course examines the essentials of writing a ghost story! Led by lecturer and workshopper Alex Davis (also the originator of the UK Ghost Story Festival), the course will include tips on writing techniques, discussions, writing exercises and more.
 

Week 1 - Course Introduction and Atmosphere
Week 2 - Characterisation in Ghost Stories
Week 3 - Pacing and the Reveal
Week 4 - Ghost Stories in Publishing


All sessions will be recorded for participants, with recordings, slides and handouts provided to the group via Dropbox.


For any queries, email Alex at [email protected]

Booking & payment

Tickets £40 from https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-ghost-stories-4-week-course-tickets-1990976372927

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