"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 of the 90-minute broadcast.

Price is $69.99, but make sure to take advantage of their Black Friday sale and use code "SAVE10" to get 10% off until Monday, December 1.

This presentation will be the compilation of all of my studies of the Horror movie genre from a craft and business perspective over the past two years, which has come from reading, writing, watching and consulting on produced horror films, as well as interviewing highly successful writers with credits that include Final Destination and Blumhouse, to name a few.

I believe EVERYONE has a scary story inside them. Even if you don't have an idea right now, I'm going to give you the tools to come up with your own concept with a relatable theme so that you can write your breakthrough work in the next year. Your resulting screenplay won't just be a generic, cliche-ridden template -- trust me, as a professional movie studio Reader for years who was praying for a diamond in the rough to emerge from the slush pile, I would never encourage that -- your next screenplay can be the unique calling card that gets you into the room where it happens, and maybe even into the current hot spec market that definitely favors high-intensity thrillers.

I'd love to you see you join me LIVE on December 18 as I will throw in some special offers only for live viewers plus I will answer your questions*. No question goes unanswered.

​Learn more and sign up here​

I hope to see you on December 18 for WRITE A HIT HORROR MOVIE IN 2026!, and I wish you a fantastic holiday season!
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Good luck and happy writing,
Dan Calvisi

*If you watch live on December 18, you also may find me announcing the next dates of my Story Maps Horror & Thriller Seminar. If so, it will come with an exclusive discount offer, first come, first serve.

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“Thanks Dan for your help on my pilot, KANDLESTICK MEN, which got 4 8’s and a 9 on the Black List site and quickly became their #1 Crime Thriller pilot of ALL TIME. I have a producer attached and our most recent pitch meeting was at HBO Max.”
​-Frank Monteleone

"Dan Calvisi is second to none when it comes to structuring screenplays and coaching writers. His Story Maps is the only and most important thing on my desk when I'm writing. Whether it's writing for a TV series for Blumhouse or on projects with The Sopranos alums, I know the ins-and-outs of structure because of Dan. In addition, I use his books when prepping for pitch meetings with production companies including Bad Robot, Appian Way, and the streamers. I highly recommend Dan as his method is succinct and powerful, his books are informative, his Story Maps templates are better than anyone else out there, and he's an overall talented and great guy."
​-Tony M.