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Haunted America: The Southern Gothic Imagination Writing and Reading Series
Thu 3 Sep 2026 to Thu 19 Nov 2026
A 12-week online masterclass on the Southern Gothic tradition, from O’Connor and McCullers to Jesmyn Ward and Maurice Carlos Ruffin. We’ll explore haunted landscapes, broken families, faith, violence, and the legacy of history in the American South, alongside its reimagining in the age of climate change.

Includes peer workshops, special guest writers, and individual feedback on your writing. All sessions recorded.

Host: Sarah Byrne, with three special guests, including award-winning writer ZZ Packer.

Dates: Starts September 3rd and runs until November 19th 2026 (Weekly on Zoom: 7 pm-8.30 pm)
Location: Online
Cost: €650 (payable in instalments also)

Further info and to register here 

Additional Information:
Location:
Online
Region(s):
International
Price:
€650 (payable in instalments also)

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