How to Write Horror and the Effects Of Fear

What is Horror? What frightens you? What really happens to the body when something frightens you?

Authors Moira Hodgkinson and Julie (Jae) Malone present a fun workshop all about being frightened. Find out how to raise the tension in your own scary story. Find out what creates those goose bumps? What triggers flight or fight? And is being scared good for us?  

Moira Hodgkinson has been a practicing witch for thirty years, developing her spiritual and magical path through both solitary and group work, and teaches in the heart of Sherwood Forest. She is a regular speaker at Witchfest International and Pagan conferences and festivals across the UK. Moira has written feature articles for Kindred Spirit, Soul & Spirit, Witch Path Forward, Witchcraft & Wicca, and is the author of several non-fiction books on witchcraft. Her novels include contemporary pagan fiction, urban fantasy and horror. 

Julie (Jae) Malone has written and published 13 books, organised book and arts festivals, Meet the Author events, and annual creative writing competitions for children and adults.  She is a regular guest on local radio, presents creative writing workshops for schools and community groups, is an experienced public speaker, the Press Officer for the Sherwood Arts Week, and Organiser of the Society of Authors East Midlands Group.