From Tension to Terror: How to Write Scary Scenes
Ready to send shivers down your readers' spines?
Starts Wed, Oct 28
11:00 PM UTC · 1h
Carly
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Build suspense that keeps readers turning the page
Use atmosphere and setting to make a scene feel eerie
Control pacing to heighten tension at the right moments
Craft surprises and reveals that pack a punch
Apply suspense techniques to horror, mystery, and beyond
Meet Carly.
Carly
A self-described English Nerd, Carly is an author and English teacher whose AP English Literature videos have over 1 million views on YouTube. As an indie author, her life revolves around stories and she writes dark and immersive books about finding hope against all odds. And she is passionate about sharing her knowledge of writing and literature by creating YouTube study videos for challenging literature courses and presenting for audiences like Pikes Peak Writers, Scribophile, and Sisters in Crime.
Ready to send shivers down your readers' spines? In this one-time class, author Carly Stevens teaches you how to create eerie, suspenseful scenes that keep readers on the edge of their seats. You'll explore techniques for building tension, using atmosphere and pacing to set the mood, and crafting surprises that pack a punch. Whether you're writing horror, mystery, or just a touch of the macabre, this class will help you master the art of suspense.
Building Tension Learn techniques for building suspense that keeps readers turning the page.
Atmosphere and Pacing Use setting, mood, and pacing to make a scene feel eerie and unsettling.
Surprises That Pack a Punch Craft twists and reveals that land with maximum impact.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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15
DAYS20
HRS25
MINWed, Oct 28 • 11:00pm UTC
1 class, starts in 15 days
From Tension to Terror: How to Write Scary Scenes