Sheldon Higdon is a guest lecturer based in Pittsburgh, PA available for online guest lectures, in-person guest lectures, career panels, and student-organized talks at universities. Introductions are free through OpenLecture.
Guest lecture topics
Writing Psychological Suspense, The Architecture of Suspense, Psychological Horror vs. Supernatural Horror, Creating Atmosphere and Setting, Keeping Readers Turning the Pages, Writing Short Stories that Stay with You, Flash Fiction and The Importance of the Right Words, Writing Screenplays vs. Novels, Suspense Writing Workshop, Screenwriting Bootcamp,
Teaching experience
I have been guest speakers at middle schools and high schools where I spoke about the importance of imagination and creativity, and created a short story on the spot, as well as having taught short stories classes at a local library and a class on Tone, Mood, and Atmosphere during my time at Seton Hill University.
Interests & speaking style
My style is more freestyle than by book, although I will have notes and papers to teach with, but I like making the students comfortable by being a bit laid back so they will open up more and take part.
Request an introduction
Tell us about your course or event and we'll pass it along to Sheldon Higdon. It's free.