Monsters have always reflected our deepest fears, desires, and anxieties. They also reveal what it means to be human. This four-week workshop explores the many forms monsters can take, and why we're so drawn to them. We'll read and discuss a range of literary works, investigate what makes a monster memorable, and experiment with creating our own. Through weekly writing exercises and craft discussions, participants will develop an original monster-centered story, poem, or essay to workshop during our final class.
Cara Lynn Albert is a writer from Florida. Her debut book, Worshipping the Sun, is forthcoming in 2027 from Santa Fe Writers Project. She holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of Colorado Boulder, and her work has been published in TriQuarterly, The Florida Review, New Ohio Review, Bat City Review, and elsewhere. Cara currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
"Cara's class was interesting and informative on books and viewpoints which I was not previously aware of -- which will help me with my novel!"
"A very fun and well-curated class. Cara clearly put a lot of thought into it! It was a very enjoyable experience and the conversation throughout was fun and inspiring."
"I'm really thankful to Cara for using mentor texts highlighting diverse voices. It was a relief and refreshing to hear from different authors as opposed to having mentor examples that were all one-noted."
