Save the Cat!(r) Writes Horror

"It's he-e-e-re"? the most heart-pounding, jump-out-of-your-seat, scream-worthy book in the Save the Cat! series. Veteran horror screenwriter and novelist Jamie Nash leads us into the shadows of Blake Snyder's legendary Monster in the House genre-and sheds light over the secrets to crafting truly terrifying tales. Save the Cat! Writes Horror is your guide to writing and delivering blood-chilling films and novels using the world's most successful storytelling method, including: * A deep dive into horror's core ingredients-Monster, House, and Sin-with subtypes, examples, and tools to help you design your own uniquely terrifying tale * The mad science of turning Save the Cat!'s 15 beats into a horror story that builds tension, sharpens scares, and leaves your audience squirming * How to balance Scares, Gross-outs, and Dread to torment your audience just right * Why knowing your horror's heartbeat-Slow Burn vs. Relentless-changes everything * How to use the Dread-O-Meter to engineer terrifying scenes with precision * How to build memorable horror characters-from first-to-die victims to final girls and guys-while exploring how their flaws, choices, and arcs mirror deeper fears and social truths * Plus: real case studies, scarecraft tools, career advice, and a deep dive into what makes the genre tick (and bleed)