Panel 2.5 It’s a Scream: Writing Horror Across the Ages Add To My List
November 16, 2025 3:00 pm to
4:00 pm
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Track:
2025 Quasar Weekend
Event:
2025 Quasars
Horror and dark fantasy are having a real time to shine in middle grade and young adult fiction—but we all know the love of scary transcends age. Check out this discussion of how to make the story scary. What tricks and tips do authors use? How do they know it’s scary enough—or when it might be too scary? Whether an author is amplifying suspense, giving gothic flair, or just plain spilling blood across the floor, attendees are sure to shiver hearing these authors share their experience of writing scary.
With the support of SFWA’s MG/YA Committee, we are proud to host a conversation between Tracey Baptiste, Rob Costello, Gabrielle K. Byrne, and Scott Edelman.