Writing Monsters and Maniacs: A Masterclass in Genre Fiction for Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction

By Jackson Dean Chase

Book Overview

Writing Monsters and Maniacs: A Masterclass in Genre Fiction for Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction

Create Unforgettable Monsters, Maniacs, Aliens, and Fantasy Creatures

Bestselling authors and screenwriters know that great monsters and maniacs are the key to hooking readers. You can have the best plot in the world, but without equally compelling creatures and villains, your story will fall flat.

In this ultimate masterclass, USA TODAY bestselling author Jackson Dean Chase teaches you how to craft terrifying, fascinating, and truly original monsters, aliens, and maniacs for novels, screenplays, comics, and role-playing games. Whether you write fantasy, horror, or science fiction, this book will show you how to create unforgettable creatures that drive your story forward.

Inside, You'll Learn How To: Design alien and fantasy races like centaurs, orcs, goblins, and prehistoric subhuman cavemenCreate energy-based lifeforms (astral predators, demons, ghosts) and explore how they interact with the livingUnderstand what motivates maniacal villains like cannibals, human familiars (Renfield, Igor), and unhinged serial killersDevelop artificial intelligence threats-androids, cyborgs, rogue AIs, virtual nightmares, and possessed machinesWrite terrifying shapeshifters-cursed were-beasts, genetic anomalies, and science-based transformationsBuild the undead with fresh twists-vampires, mummies, zombies, skeletons, and beyondDesign legendary beasts and mythological monsters-dragons, mutants, and wild, untamed creatures
More Than Just a Reference-A Complete Monster-Building ToolkitA custom Monster Builder to help you create original creatures and villains from any world, dimension, or afterlifeA complete list of magic spells, psychic talents, and supernatural powers to give your monsters unique strengths and weaknessesOver 150 plot ideas to inspire fresh, exciting storiesHundreds of book, movie, and TV recommendations to help you develop the perfect monster or maniac
Perfect for Writers of Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction

Whether you're an aspiring writer or a seasoned professional, this book gives you the tools to create creatures that terrify, captivate, and thrill readers.

Expand Your Writing Arsenal-The Ultimate Author's Guide Series

Writing Monsters and Maniacs is part of the Ultimate Author's Guide series, designed to help writers create stronger characters, deeper plots, and more immersive worlds.

Explore more in the series:

The Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Dynamite Story Hooks - Discover the secret bestselling authors use to grab readers' attention from the very first sentenceThe Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Heroes and Villains - Master character development, conflict, and motivation, including how to write realistic men and womenThe Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Apocalypse and Survival - Craft pulse-pounding apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, and zombie survival horror fiction
Start Creating Unforgettable Monsters and Maniacs Today

Readers love to be scared, fascinated, and thrilled by the unknown. Writing Monsters and Maniacs gives you the knowledge and techniques to create creatures that haunt readers long after the final page.

Get your copy now and start building unforgettable monsters

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1721887814
• ISBN13: 9781721887811
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"