Halloween Horror Flash Fiction Workshop: Write It. Revise It. Submit It. Get It Seen.
What if you could walk into a Hollywood workshop with an idea, and walk out with a complete scary short story?
On Saturday, October 17, Heart of Hollywood Magazine invites writers, storytellers, filmmakers, and horror lovers to spend one afternoon creating an original horror story under the guidance of award-winning author and editor Sandy Rodriguez and filmmaker and Heart of Hollywood Magazine founder Giovanna Salas.
Available in person or online, so you can participate wherever you are.
You'll write, revise, receive professional feedback, and leave with a Certificate of Completion, plus the opportunity to have your story considered for publication in an upcoming Heart of Hollywood horror anthology.
What You'll Take Away
A completed 900–1,500 word horror story
Professional and peer feedback
A revised draft
Certificate of Completion
Consideration for publication
Byline and author bio if selected
Connections within the creative and entertainment community
Full copyright ownership of your story
The in-person workshop will take place at YIYA International's Hollywood headquarters, generously sponsored by founder Carrie Wang.
Event Details
Saturday, October 17, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
6565 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Limited to 12–16 in-person participants
And This Is Just the Beginning
There is a bigger vision behind this workshop.
Our goal is to build a creative pipeline where strong original stories developed through our workshops can eventually move from the page to the screen.
As we grow, we hope to develop selected stories into short films and other visual productions, creating opportunities for writers and filmmakers to collaborate and bring original stories to life.
Walk in with an idea. Walk out with a story.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today.
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