The Scream Writer's Handbook: How to Write a Terrifying Screenplay in 10 Bloody Steps - Softcover

Fenton, Thomas

 
9781733554534: The Scream Writer's Handbook: How to Write a Terrifying Screenplay in 10 Bloody Steps
Softcover
ISBN 10: 173355453X ISBN 13: 9781733554534
Publisher: Thomas Fenton, 2018

Synopsis

The only Horror Screenwriter's Handbook written by a successful Hollywood screenwriter.

Authored by Hollywood horror screenwriting veteran Thomas Fenton, whose credits include work on the Saw and I Spit On Your Grave horror franchises, The Scream Writer's Handbook offers a 10-step approach to writing a screenplay from idea through completing a first draft.

Tom's 10-Step approach in The Scream Writer's Handbook shares a proven process for developing story ideas, characters, dialogue, and scenes that terrify the reader on the page, and on the screen. You'll learn the powerful Rule of Three, how to establish meaningful genre mythos with Rules of the World, and how to build your own Arsenal of Horror to craft a terrifying screenplay. Tom shares words of wisdom from his professional perspective as a successful Hollywood horror screenwriter actively working in the business. Through insightful written coaching and exercises, The Scream Writer's Handbook informs and guides you through each step of the creation process - from vetting your idea all the way through managing feedback and preparing a completed draft.

Whether you're an aspiring screenwriter, a student, a horror fan, or hoping to spark your creativity, this book will do the trick!

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Review

Step 1: What's the big idea!?

Step 2: Get Yourself Organized

Step 3: Develop Your Process

Step 4: Create Meaningful Characters

Step 5: Mind the Rule of Three

Step 6: Scenes that Scare

Step 7: The First Draft

Step 8: Schedule to Complete

Step 9: Gather Notes and Feedback

Step 10: Get your Draft ready for the world...

Titles
Tips and Tricks
Other Valuable Reads
Just for Fun 55 things I learned not to do from horror movies Parting Words
SAW IV Script Excerpt

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Publisher
Thomas Fenton
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
173355453X
ISBN 13 
9781733554534
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
120

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