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October Loft After-School Online: Writing Tiny & Tremendous Terrors for Grades 10-12

In this class, we’ll use what haunts and horrifies us as the raw material to build our own ghosts, monsters, and unspeakable creatures on the page. We’ll explore the differences between horror subgenres; how people around the globe develop and pass down their cultures’ specific scary stories; and read stories written by a diverse mix of authors. Our “Tiny & Tremendous Terrors” class will also include experimenting with what we reveal—or do not reveal—to maximize scariness. How will you approach your own terrifying tale? Writers will have the option to develop multiple flash fiction stories or one, longer short story. They will also have the opportunity to receive in-class feedback from their instructor to help identify the story’s strengths and further develop their ideas. Ideally all writers will leave with solid drafts of their stories. This class is designed for writers to build community while delving into horror writing.

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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.