AutoCrit Presents
Live session dates and times are:
Class 1: Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00 pm ET
Class 2: Wednesday, October 8th at 6:00 pm ET
Class 3: Wednesday, October 15th at 6:00 pm ET
Class 4: Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:00 pm ET
Class 5: Wednesday, October 29th at 6:00 pm ET
Class 6: Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 pm ET
Trauma & Temptation: Writing Dark — A 6-Week Course
Write in the shadows without losing your reader. This live course explores the psychology behind dark storytelling, how to craft morally grey characters, and how to balance taboo, tension, and consent with clarity and care. You’ll leave with a concrete outline and worldbuilding plan you can take straight into your next book or series.
What you’ll gain
The foundations of dark fiction: why taboo and temptation work—and what readers expect
Techniques for crafting layered, morally grey characters with authentic motivation
Methods to build atmosphere, suspense, and meaningful ambiguity (without cheap shocks)
Guidance on consent, content notes, and maintaining reader trust
Marketing insights for dark fiction, plus a bonus Pro session on publishing strategies
Who it's for:
Writers of dark romance, grimdark fantasy, horror, and thrillers—or anyone ready to explore the line between fear and desire.
Note: Potentially triggering content discussed. 18+ only.
