Save the Cat!® Writes Horror: Mastering Monster in the House Webinar
A Two-Day Live Webinar with Jamie Nash
The first 25 registrations will receive a copy of Save the Cat!® Writes Horror, signed by Jamie Nash. (only available to US customers)
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 7:00-9:00 PM eastern – Can’t attend the live event? All ticket holders can stream the recording for 30 days after the session!
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7:00-9:00 PM eastern – Can’t attend the live event? All ticket holders can stream the recording for 30 days after the session!
Horror is taking over the box office!
But horror isn’t just about monsters, killers, or things that go bump in the night. At its best, horror teaches us how to evoke emotion—how to create anticipation, chills, stomach turns, and unforgettable payoffs.
Join veteran horror screenwriter, novelist, and Save the Cat! Writes Horror author Jamie Nash for a deep dive into horror storytelling through the lens of Blake Snyder’s legendary Monster in the House genre.
From Obsession to Backrooms and Sinners to today’s biggest horror hits, you’ll uncover the storytelling choices behind their most memorable moments—and learn how to apply those same techniques to your own screenplay, novel, short story, TV pilot, or series.
Topics include:
• The three essential ingredients of every great horror story: Monster, House, and Sin
• Applying the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet to build tension, suspense, and unforgettable payoffs
• Breaking down today’s biggest horror hits to uncover the storytelling choices behind their most memorable scares
• Choosing the right horror engine for your story: Slow Burn vs. Relentless
• The hidden mechanics of fear: scares, gross-outs, and dread—and how to deliver them for maximum impact
• Using the Dread-O-Meter to measure and strengthen tension throughout your story
• Building horror characters audiences fear for—from doomed victims and false heroes to Final Girls, Final Guys, and the infamous Half-Man
• Practical techniques you can immediately apply to screenplays, novels, short stories, TV pilots, and series
Whether you’re writing horror, thrillers, dark fantasy, or simply want to better understand how stories evoke emotion, this workshop will give you the tools to create stories that terrify audiences, resonate emotionally, and linger in their nightmares long after the final page.
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Terms and conditions
- Should you choose to cancel, a full refund will be given if a written cancellation notice sent by the registrant is received by Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC 10 days or more prior to the event.
- Registrants canceling less than 10 days prior to the event will not receive a refund, but they will receive a $100 credit for a future Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC workshop or seminar.
- Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC reserves the right to cancel an event at any time for unforeseen circumstances or emergencies and will give as much advance notice as possible. Should that occur, Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC will send the registrant a full refund. If Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC does cancel, it will not be liable for trip cancellation expenses, such as travel or hotel arrangements.
If you have any questions about the class, please contact bj@blakesnyder.com.