Workshop: Mastering the Macabre: Becoming a Horror Author (2nd floor)

Paul Jessup, Rebecca Cuthbert, Brad Carter, Carolina “Nina” Cruz, Brandon Starocci, and Pauline Chow

Do you dream of giving readers nightmares? Join acclaimed authors and illustrators Paul Jessup, Rebecca Cuthbert, Brad Carter, Carolina “Nina” Cruz, Brandon Starocci, and Pauline Chow for a spine-chilling dive into the craft of horror storytelling. Perfect for aspiring writers with a taste for the terrifying, this panel will explore how to build tension, create unforgettable monsters (and victims), and tap into the fears that linger long after the last page is turned.

From bone-chilling short stories to blood-soaked novels, screen-to-page tie-ins, and fear-fueled comics, these creators cover it all. Bring your questions—and your nightmares—and get ready to turn your darkest ideas into haunting fiction.