Something Wicked: Cosmic Horror
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SOMETHING WICKED: COSMIC HORROR
How do you, as the writer, comprehend the incomprehensible...?
DATE: 12:30PM - 18th October 2026
VENUE: Lost Souls, Netherworld @ Fortitude Valley
SUMMARY: Hark, Adventurers! Cosmic horror operates in the realms of the unseen, the unfathomable, which can be tricky to articulate, especially in literature. Join E.M Bancroft, as we learn about the fundamentals of cosmic horror in both short and long fiction forms.
Learn the distinctive qualities of cosmic horror when compared to its contemporaries, such as religious and body horror, and discover the essence of the eldritch. The unknown, the uncanny and the existential will all play their part in this journey into terror. All are welcome!
BIO: E.M. Bancroft is a queer writer, poet, zinemaker and artist based in Magandjin, who loves all things horror and the absurd. He has a Bachelor of Farts in writing with a minor in film studies and is currently completing a Master's in Writing, Editing and Publishing at the University of Queensland.
They have self-published two books: a novella, The Receptionists, and a series of short stories and poetry, Around the Dark Corner. His shorter works can be found in local magazines such as Sprig Magazine, Semper Floreat and Keep Left. You can often find hymn haunting local cinemas, bookstores, and art galleries.
SKILL LEVEL: If you are a first-time writer, a long-time writer, or somewhere in between, you are welcome!
Authors & Adventure is designed for LGBTQIASB+ and neurodivergent writers seeking affirming experiences outside of cisgender heteronormative spaces. Our workshops are convened and/or coordinated by queer-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming service providers.
FAQs
- Can I buy tickets on the day?
Yes, but it's encouraged to book in advance to avoid missing out!
- Does Netherworld's Lost Souls have any accessibility issues?
Authors & Adventure and Netherworld staff have coordinated to provide the best possible experience for those requiring disability access. Lost Souls Karaoke is accessible from an external door, at street level, which leads straight into the lobby area and the workshop space.
Netherworld itself has a front step that will prohibit those with mobility concerns. Those with sensory overstimulation concerns will also encounter problems with the bar/arcade itself, as it is very loud and heavily populated.
- What is your policy on drinking in the venue?
Participants are required not to consume alcohol during the session. This is for the benefit and comfort of both convenors and fellow attendees. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in expulsion from the event.
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