Creative Writing: Fear, Horror, and Terror in Gothic Fiction

Gothic fiction is often based on themes of terror, horror, or fear. Terror and horror are often misunderstood, and sometimes one is mistaken for another. This class will help you to understand these concepts and will cover:

1. What Gothic fiction is and how it is written

2. Definition of fear, the emotion

3. These are the three types of terror (according Stephen King and with my elaborations).

This class is ideal for writers and literature lovers, as well as anyone who wants to learn new things.

Tools required:

1. A journal or notebook (which can be used on your computer or laptop)
2. A pen
3. A timer (phone or online),
4. An open mind