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

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

          
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Learn to Write Compelling Monsters, Maniacs, Aliens, and Fantasy Creatures
Bestselling authors and screenwriters know you must create Incredible Monsters and Maniacs to hook readers. You can have the greatest plot in the world, but without equally great monsters and maniacs, readers won't care.
This book teaches you how to write dynamite monsters ands maniacs for novels, screenplays, comics, and role-playing games. This Fun, Easy Advice works for science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and regardless of whether you are an aspiring writer or seasoned professional. It also includes over 150 Plot Ideas and lists of magic, psychic, and supernatural powers!
Learn from USA TODAY bestselling author, Jackson Dean Chase, as he teaches you shocking facts and advice about:

  • Alien and Fantasy Races, including Humanoids like Centaurs, Orcs, Goblins, and Subhuman Cavemen
  • Weird Energy Beings (like Astral Predators, Demons, and Ghosts), where they live, and how they possess the living
  • Cannibals, Human Familiars (like Renfield and Igor), and all kinds of Maniacs, including psychological profiles into what motivates their evil
  • Androids, Cyborgs, Robots, Virtual Reality Nightmares, even Possessed Machines and Maniac Drivers
  • Cursed Were-Beasts, Natural Shapeshifters, and Science-Based Shifters (like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)
  • Undead, including Vampires, Mummies, Zombies, Skeletons, and more
  • Wild and Domestic Animals, plus Mutants and Mythological Beasts (such as Dragons)
  • A Custom Monster Builder to create monsters, maniacs, and entire races from any planet, afterlife, or dimension
  • A complete list of Magic Spells, Psychic Talents, and Supernatural Powers to give your creations unique combinations of strengths and weaknesses
  • Hundreds of Book, Movie and TV show recommendations to help you imagine the perfect creature
  • INCLUDES OVER 150 PLOT IDEAS to inspire your creativity!
Everyone loves to write about monsters and mayhem because in writing about evil, we learn how to defeat it. Readers love to be scared, to be thrilled by the unknown, and that's exactly what this book helps you do.
NOTE: The Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Heroes and Villains was previously released as How to Write Realistic Monsters, Aliens, and Fantasy Creatures. This "ultimate" edition has been extensively revised and expanded with exciting new content.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781721887811
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 180
  • Series Title: Ultimate Author's Guide
  • Sub Title: A Masterclass in Genre Fiction for Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1721887814
  • Publisher Date: 25 Jun 2018
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Weight: 272 gr


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