Class Description
6 Weeks, 6 Horror Stories is a laboratory to experiment with new forms and share fresh, freaky work in a supportive environment. This class is for anyone ready to take on a generative and spooky writing sprint, whether you're a seasoned horror writer or just interested in exploring darker themes or genre conventions in your work. You can expect to write a new story draft (ranging from 300-1500 words) each week, and to be workshopped by the class at least twice. Through our workshop sessions and discussion of published stories from masters like Kelly Link, Shirley Jackson, Alice Sola Kim, Brian Evenson, and more, we'll explore the craft, history, and possibilities of literary horror.
You'll leave class with: new ideas and inspiration, six new story drafts, writing prompts to carry you forward, and a grasp of the fundamental elements of short fiction, including plot, form, character, theme, setting, and language. Together, we'll develop tools to help make the writing process itself feel less frightening than our spooky subjects.
Driving to the center? For evening or weekend classes, we recommend SP+ Parking at 45 Binford Street for the most affordable parking around. It's about a 10-minute walk to GrubStreet and offers a flat rate of:
$8 after 4pm Monday-Friday
$5 all day Saturday-Sunday
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.
This class will take place in-person at our Center for Creative Writing in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
Covid-19 Update:
GrubStreet's space will be mask-optional when Boston's Covid-19 Community Level is low or medium. When the Covid-19 Community Level is high, our space will require masks. Please check GrubStreet's Covid-19 page for the latest info on masking and Community Levels before visiting in person.
Space Accessibility:
Our space is ADA accessible with automatic door openers, ADA-compliant restrooms, desk and table spacing, braille signage, and elevator. Our classrooms can be equipped with ALS for hard of hearing individuals. We cannot guarantee a scent-free environment. For more accessibility requests, please contact our Operations team at [email protected] or (617) 695-0075.