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When did the horror genre worm its way inside you—maybe way too young? Has it been there ever since?
You're not alone! In fact, you’ve probably got your very own Horrigin Story: the movies, books, comics, and games that made you the horror fan—and person—you are today. Just in time for Halloween, let’s start writing your Horrigin Story by exploring:
• How were you called to horror (e.g., what's the first experience you remember)?
• Who were your horror guides—IRL and through the genre’s pages, images, characters, and stories?
• How has horror helped you cope with life's challenges and find its magic?
We’ll use Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey framework and AV clips from fellow horror fans to answer these questions, draft your very own Horrigin Story, and share why we all love this genre so darn much!
• In-Class Writing Lift: Light
• Homework: None
• Workshopping Drafts: None
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Lori Beerman (she/her) has been writing professionally for nearly 25 years. She holds an MA in English and has worked in advertising, technical and business writing, and journalism. She is self-employed, has a national byline with HealthLeaders, and is an expressive writing facilitator with The Porch’s Writing for Good program. She co-authored “Innovative Frontiers: Harnessing Virtual Reality for Burnout Prevention in Highly Sensitive Individuals” and has written for for MIT and Introvert, Dear. Her horror film essays have appeared in Soledad, Horror Obsessive, Diabolique and Creepy Lovely.
"Lori is an excellent teacher, and this is an understatement. I like to say that Lori is exceptional as a teacher that can easily walk on water and chew gum at the same time. In short, what I learned from Lori is immeasurably valuable."
"Lori is an inspiring and incredible instructor. She consistently checked in with us to focus the class in a helpful way!"
"Lori was a stupendous, engaging instructor who obviously was pulling from a wealth of knowledge about living through writing on your passions. The books and topics she referenced in our class are absolutely what I'll be working on for the remainder of the year."
