Screamplay: The Last Book on Writing Horror for the Screen

By Adam Black

SO, YOU WANT TO WRITE A SCARY MOVIE . . . For anyone with the desire to write a horror film, no matter your level of experience, Screamplay: The Last Book on Writing Horror for the Screen is your guide to crafting a successful screenplay. With this book, you will never be without a resource for developing story ideas or a clear plan on how to turn one into a feature-length script. It will take you step-by-step through the screenwriting process, from inception to completion . . . and beyond. You will learn how to: --brainstorm ideas --plot a three-act story --write better action and dialogue --craft a scary scene --format your screenplay --pitch your project to agents and producers Plus, you will discover the four core elements of a horror story and the 24 story beats of plot structure. Also, you will find breakdowns of celebrated horror movies as case studies. This book also features 25 writing prompts and a unique method for generating story ideas. It gamifies the earliest stage of story development and enables you to produce concepts quickly and fully. Aside from screenwriters, fans and academics can also gain a deeper understanding of the horror film, from the inside out, within these pages. Screamplay is a great reference for genre aficionados and storytellers alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DFGFJT8T
• ISBN13: 9798334753723
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"