Creative horror writing with Laura Parnum and Nicole Wolverton
Thu, Sep 24
|Midsummer Books
Why do we like scary stories? And how can writing about fear make us feel braver? Join local horror writers Laura Parnum and Nicole M. Wolverton to learn how stories help us explore fear and courage.
Time & Location
Sep 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
About the event
In this interactive writing workshop for ages 9–14, local horror writers Laura Parnum and Nicole M. Wolverton will talk about how stories help us explore fear and courage. Participants will take part in one or two creative writing exercises inspired by creepy dolls and other mysterious objects. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small object from home that feels strange, mysterious, or a little spooky, and we’ll build original stories around those objects.
This workshop focuses on turning fears into powerful stories. Perfect for young writers, readers, and anyone with a big imagination.
Laura's bio:
Laura Parnum is the author of the award-winning middle grade novel Peril at Price Manor and The Haunting of Bellington Cottage, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. Her stories blend humor and heart with a touch of horror. When she’s not writing, she’s editing other people’s stories and helping out at local elementary school libraries.…