Something Wicked: Cosmic Horror

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.