Crafting Scares: A Guide to Writing Horror Scripts That SellFrom the screenwriter of Persona (streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime) comes a no-nonsense, insider's guide to writing horror that actually gets made.Horror is one of the most profitable and enduring genres in film-but breaking in takes more than a clever idea. You need to know how to scare an audience, grab a producer's attention, and keep your script lean, marketable, and unforgettable.In Crafting Scares, Blyth Kemp walks you through the entire process of writing a horror screenplay that sells-from concept to pitch. Drawing on real-world screenwriting experience and produced credits, this book covers:Hooks that sell: How to find high-concept ideas that stand out in a crowded market.Fear that lingers: Techniques for building dread, suspense, and payoff.Characters that matter: Crafting flawed, compelling protagonists that audiences root for.Structure that grips: Breaking down the beats of horror and thriller screenplays.Industry insight: What producers look for-and what gets scripts tossed aside.Whether you're writing your first horror script or sharpening your tenth, Crafting Scares is your practical companion to creating terrifying stories that resonate on the page and the screen.If you're ready to stop just writing horror and start selling horror, this book will show you how.
