Halloween in July 2024

Join us for a series of special presentations, contests, and more--all to raise money for scholarships offered  by the Horror Writers Association.

The Horror Writers Association offers many different scholarships including the Diversity Grants, The Scholarship from Hell and more. Halloween in July is the first annual fundraiser to support the continued educational foundations for the horror community.  

The HWA has been supporting writers through scholarship and education for years. Our scholarships have amplified underrepresented voices, brought new voices to the genre, and continued the meaningful dialogue about horror as a genre. 

Our Scholarships and Programs:

• o    The Horror Writers Association Scholarship

  o    The Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Scholarship

  o    Diversity Grants

  o    The Dark Poetry Scholarship

  o    The Rocky Wood Memorial Scholarship for Non-fiction

  o    The Dennis Etchison Young Writers Scholarship

  o    The Scholarship From Hell (for StokerCon)

  o    Young Adults Write Now Program

2nd Annual Halloween in July Partners with the University of Pittsburgh Horror Studies Archive: 

In 2024 the Horror Writers Association deepened their relationship the University of Pittsburgh Library System and its Horror Studies Collection for a special opportunity.

In late 2023, they acquired the Stanley Wiater Archive of Modern Horror. Wiater is a prolific interviewer, author, and commentator whose archive not only includes drafts, manuscripts, and notes for his written works but also over 650 cassettes of interviews.  The HWA in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh is looking to raise $2,500.00 in addition to funds for HWA general scholarships, to support the cost of a student to work part-time to assist in processing this collection which will include sorting, labeling, and cataloging the paper materials as well as aiding in the transcription process for the interviews once they have been digitized.

We believe these efforts will not only strengthen the relationship between the University and the HWA but also allow future generations to study and gain access to the interviews conducted by Mr. Wiater which contain an invaluable history of the genre and organization and documents the words of HWA members past and present including Clive Barker, Jack Ketchum, Nancy Kilpatrick, Stephen King, Joe R. Lansdale, Graham Masterton, Anne Rice, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and many, many more.

Halloween in July and August Programs:

We're excited to bring unique panels and workshops to raise awareness about horror and horror scholarship! 

Here are some of the panels you can look forward to during Halloween in July 2024! 

• July 5, 6 pm ET: Open Mic with Linda D. Addison
• August 1, 7 pm ET: The Writing and Research of Bram Stoker's Dracula with Dacre Stoker #throwbackthursday
• August 3, 7 pm ET: The State of Horror 2024
• August 8, 7 pm ET: Back in the Day with Brian Keene (pt. 1) #throwbackthursday
• August 10, 7 pm ET:  We Are Coming for the Children: The Scary Truth About MG Horror
• August 15, 7 pm ET: Back in the Day with Brian Keene (pt. 2) #throwbackthursday
• August 17, 7 pm ET: The Halloween Librarians and You: How the HWA Library Committee Can Help Authors at Any Stage of Their Career
• August 22, 7 pm ET: How to With Agents #throwbackthursday
• August 24, 7 pm ET: Mentorship: Free Helps for Halloween People
• August 29, 7 pm ET: Weird and Wonderful │HWA Mental Health Initiative #throwbackthursday
• August 31, 7 pm ET: All About the Bram Stoker Awards
  

We're excited to bring unique panels and workshops to raise awareness about horror and horror scholarship! 

To watch Halloween in July 20234 events, See the complete playlist here.

Other FAQS:

How can I Donate?

Donations may be accepted via:

• Credit Card
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Do I have to tip?

No, tips are not required - they are similar to Kickstarter, but you are not required to enter a tip when processing your donation.

Do I have to choose monthly?

• This will be an annual fundraising campaign between July and August every year, however if you choose monthly donations your contributions will be graciously accepted and acknowledged.

Will I get a tax receipt after I donate?

• Pledge will automatically generate a tax receipt for your records.

What will the funds be used for?

• The funds collected during this campaign will be used for the sole purpose of supporting the HWA's Scholarship Program and supporting the Stanley Wiater Archive Project.