How to Tell a Scary Story: Thrill 'em and chill 'em, live online class

  • October 19, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Central Standard Time

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Description

Every storyteller, parent, game master, and camper needs a good scary story in their repertoire. Award-winning storyteller Laura Packer will show you what kinds of scary stories are worth digging into, how to craft a performance that thrills listeners, and how to tell stories that are just right for every age. Come with a story idea or none at all, prompts and stories will be provided. Time permitting, a story circle will follow the class.

We will:

  • Briefly review storytelling basics
  • Explore what constitutes a good scary story for telling or reading
  • Practice storytelling techniques appropriate for scary stories
  • Discuss taboos, content warnings, and more
  • Review what kinds of stories work for which audiences
  • Sourcing stories
  • Share stories
  • And more.

Please note, there may be a wide range of scary stories shared in the class and story circle, so this class may not be appropriate for younger people. This class is live on Zoom and will be recorded and edited for those who cannot attend live; breakout rooms and attendee details will not be included.

Laura Packer has been obsessed by scary stories her whole life. From the first horror movie she remembers to the real events that have become some of her most chilling tales, she knows that stories shape who we are and how we see the world. Find out more about Laura at laurapacker.com.

Date & Time

Sun, Oct 19, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Laura Packer

The stories we tell matter. Whether we are telling to kids, crafting a presentation for work, preparing for a concert, or something else entirely, what we say and how we say it is important. 

Listening matters. When we listen to each other we find understanding and compassion we might otherwise have missed. 

Storyteller, coach, and author Laura Packer has 30+ years of experience helping people create and share stories, listen to each other more deeply, and leading organizations and individuals to better stories and deeper self-understanding.. She understands the transformational power of storytelling and listening, and how they help us understand ourselves, each other, and the world.

In addition to her award-winning performance and writing work, Laura is an experienced coach and educator, helping people understand themselves, their stories, and their worlds.. Her coaching and teaching work ranges from storytelling to writing to creativity to social change and more, and has been described as "transformational."

As the sole proprietor of thinkstory.com, Laura helps for- and non-profits identify, craft and hone their stories. Whether for marketing, recruitment, fund raising, leadership, or something else, every organization has stories that need to be told.

Find out more at laurapacker.com and thinkstory.com