Sunday, 27 October 2019 at 2:00 pm – Sunday, 27 October 2019 at 4:00 pm

Writing Gothic Fiction: A Workshop for Young Writers

Date: Sunday 27th October 2019

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Location: International Anthony Burgess Foundation, 3 Cambridge St, Manchester

Tickets: Free – Booking available on Eventbrite from 12th August

Organised by Dr Chloe Germaine Buckley

A workshop for young writers who love the gruesome, spooky or macabre. Join award-winning Young Adult authors Catherine Johnson and Chris Priestley for an afternoon of reading and writing, and have a go at creating your own ‘tales of terror’.

Catherine Johnson is the writer of several historical novels, including the forensic crime thrillers Sawbones (2013) and Blade and Bone (2016),

Chris Priestley is the author of the Tales of Terror ghost stories, the Frankenstein-inspired Mister Creecher and the Maudlin Towers series. In this session, you will hear about the writers speak about their work and have the opportunity to develop your own ideas.

This workshop is suitable for young writers and people interested in writing for young readers. Whether you are already a budding or just interested in getting started, join us this Halloween!

This event is part of the 7th annual Gothic Manchester Festival which is themed on 'Gothic Times'. This year the festival will span the whole of October with a whole range of events exploring the Gothic throughout time for you to get involved in.

The Manchester Gothic Festival is organised by the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University. Find out more details and our full events schedule on our website: mmu.ac.uk/english/gothic-studies/gothic-manchester-festival/

This event is part of Halloween in the City 2019. Mark the arrival of Halloween with a weekend of terrifyingly good events. Featuring: a giant rooftop monster invasion, Trick or Treat trail, creepy carnival and a poisonous maze. Plus, events and offers from the biggest, baddest names in shopping, food, drink and entertainment.

For more information, please contact:

Lucy Simpson · Lucy.simpson@mmu.ac.uk

Book Tickets

Gothic Studies