Catherine Austen
Creative Writing
Tag: spooky stories
Halloween Student Stories
It’s almost Halloween. To build the spooky atmosphere — and also to encourage creative writing — I’m offering these nine read-alouds, spooky stories written by students aged 11-17, all featured on my Cabin Tales podcast last October. They range from silly fun to gory… Continue Reading “Halloween Student Stories”
national public readings
April 2021 Update: The readings listed below have passed, but I have one more National Public Reading coming up on June 9th, hosted by the Muskoka Authors Association, about writing for children and adults. Many thanks to the Canada Council for the Arts and… Continue Reading “national public readings”
Just Get it Over With (Episode 7: Endings)
Listen at: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qcniz-f369ca A “telling tales” format with guest authors Marty Chan, Jeff Szpirglas, and Frieda Wishinsky. Featuring an original story with an ambiguous ending; a famous twist from Ambrose Bierce; gorgeous last lines and satisfying summations; and a story prompt about a deus… Continue Reading “Just Get it Over With (Episode 7: Endings)”
Begin in the Darkness (Episode 6)
Listen at: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jxnge-f21d70 An episode about how to begin a story, with guest authors Karen Bass, Kate Inglis, and Chris Jones. Featuring an original story, great first lines from classic fiction, and suggested writing exercises. PG. Audio and a full transcript are available at… Continue Reading “Begin in the Darkness (Episode 6)”
More Spooky Student Stories (Post-Halloween Special Episode)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3hbqm-f17276 The Post-Halloween Special Episode, featuring four student stories about: a monster that demands sacrifice; a historic Halloween; teens in the deep woods; and a supernatural Air B&B. From young writers Aleina Wang, Olivia Beauchamp, Lexi-Jade McCowan, and Olivia Li. PG. A transcript of… Continue Reading “More Spooky Student Stories (Post-Halloween Special Episode)”
Catherine Austen lives and writes in Gatineau, Quebec.
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