AutoCrit Presents
Workshop Dates/Times
Session 1:
Thursday, December 11th at 12:00 pm Eastern US time.
Session 2:
Thursday, December 18th at 12:00 pm Eastern US time.
Writing Folk Horror: Rustic Fears Against a Modern World (Including Krampus)
Folk horror is where old stories, rural settings, and buried traditions collide with the modern world. In this focused two part workshop, writer and storyteller Casey Jones shows you how to tap into that tension and turn it into unforgettable fear. You will learn how to build atmosphere, shape rituals and legends, and deliver moments that feel both inevitable and shocking.
What you will gain:
Two 90 minute interactive workshop sessions with Casey Jones, including live breakdowns and Q and A
A clear understanding of the roots and core conventions of folk horror so you know how to use and subvert them in your own work
Practical techniques for designing folk horror set pieces, from quiet creeping dread to Krampus level terror, that stay with readers long after the story ends
Meet Casey Jones: Master of Strategic Storytelling Across Mediums
Casey Jones is a prolific ghostwriter, narrative designer, and mystery author with a portfolio spanning more than sixty screenplays, audio dramas, TV scripts, graphic novels, and short fiction. As the creator of the award-winning TTRPG podcast Narrative Feats, Casey brings cinematic depth, character strategy, and story structure to every project—whether leading immersive RPG campaigns or writing gripping, genre-spanning tales.
