steve shrott

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to construct a thriller from beginning to end. Some of the topics covered are: What is a thriller and why are they so popular? The many different categories of thrillers Secrets of creating commercial story ideas Developing a ‘hot’ plot How to start your story...

In this workshop, you'll learn how to write pulse-pounding horror short stories. Some of the topics covered are: Creating chilling story ideas that hook readers Developing protagonists that people care about, and antagonists that give them the creeps Cultivating an atmosphere of fear and...

Learn the three parts of a mystery and where to include what and when. Steve will show you how to outline and use free writing techniques to craft a winning mystery short. What makes a good mystery, and how to be an idea machine. How to craft openings that hook your reader, and twist endings...

In this workshop, you’ll delve into the secrets of writing amazing science fiction short stories. Some of the topics covered are: - Creating original and intriguing sci-fi premises that hook readers - Techniques used in the most successful science fiction - Secrets of writing time travel, first...