Creative Writing Institute

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9:00-10:30 AM

Historical Fiction

How does the budding historical novelist incorporate history into a work of fiction? Where is the line between solid history and a good read? These are questions to be considered in this session. Successful historical novels will be discussed and analyzed in order to better understand one of the most popular fiction genres.

Robert Taylor, Ph.D.

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6:00-7:30 PM

"Monsters in the Making"

Tales of monsters and the supernatural have always been popular, but the stories behind them can be just as intriguing. This session will explore the genesis of some highly successful works of horror, including Shelley's Frankenstein and Meyer's Twilight.