Class

Loft After School Online: Writing the Perfect Haunted House Story for Ages 12-14 (Online)

It takes a lot of architectural know-how to build a house that people can actually live in--construction, plumbing, electricity, all sorts of expertise. In a similar way, it takes particular literary skill to build a haunted house where ghosts dwell and readers can lose themselves through creaky doors and down dark hallways, into spooky attics or basements. In this class, spend the weeks leading up to Halloween learning how to construct a successful haunted house story. We'll read selections from classic and contemporary ghost stories (provided) and complete a series of writing activities that will help you create your own convincingly haunted house, with lively instruction and discussion along the way.
This class is for anyone interested in the ghostly or the macabre, whether you're already an avid writer of the paranormal, or it's a genre you want to explore. Class sessions will focus on such topics as atmosphere, scene setting, and avoiding the ordinary, as well as common pitfalls to avoid. Writers will have the opportunity to share their work with the class for feedback, and our final session will culminate with a reading of your best work or favorite haunted scenes from others.

All Classes listed on the Loft website take place in Central Time.

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.

Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.