Why write Horror? Last call! Tomorrow at 1:00 PM PST / 4:00 PM EST I go live with my new webinar presented by Script Magazine and Writers Digest University. Sign up now to use the final discount code and get $10 OFF. Find out why a producer told me he can't sell a drama now and what he's REALLY looking for. You don't have to listen live, but you need to sign up by the end of the broadcast or you won't get the two bonus freebies, an all-new "Fear Map" Worksheet (I've retooled my Story Map for...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Story Maps Newsletter "Horror is really interesting right now, because it’s one of the few areas of modern film where you’re able to get a theatrical release and a decent budget while making something challenging, weird and new. " -Zach Cregger, writer/director, Weapons Dear writers, Script Magazine and Writers Digest University are presenting my next webinar, WRITE A HIT HORROR MOVIE IN 2026!, live on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST / 1:00 pm PST. Your ticket includes a recording...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Story Maps Newsletter "Horror is really interesting right now, because it’s one of the few areas of modern film where you’re able to get a theatrical release and a decent budget while making something challenging, weird and new. " -Zach Cregger, writer/director, Weapons Dear writers, Script Magazine and Writers Digest University are presenting my next webinar, WRITE A HIT HORROR MOVIE IN 2026!, live on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST / 1:00 pm PST. Your ticket includes a recording...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Story Maps Newsletter End of Summer 2025: thoughts on AI as the spec market heats up We were warned. "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -Jeff Goldblum, sexy dino scientist Dear writers, Thanks again for subscribing to my humble little newsletter. I'm excited to be using a new email system to send you my well wishes, screenwriting analysis and special offers on a not-so-regular basis. I'd love to hear from you and...
about 1 year ago • 9 min read