Save the Cat! Launches Save the Cat!® Writes Horror: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Monster in the House Stories
Available September 9, 2025 – Just in Time for Halloween
New York, NY – September 9, 2025 – Save the Cat!, the world’s most popular storytelling method, announces the release of its newest book: Save the Cat! Writes Horror: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Monster in the House Stories.
Authored by veteran screenwriter Jamie Nash (Lionsgate, Haxan Films, Nickelodeon), the book empowers writers to create horror stories that terrify, thrill, and linger long after the lights go out.
At its heart, this book explores the emotional logic of horror—why the protagonist stays, why the monster strikes, and why audiences can’t look away. It’s a tool for screenwriters, novelists, and seasoned horror fans alike, helping them structure fear with precision while unlocking deeper emotional resonance.
“The thirst for horror just keeps growing,” said Jamie Nash, author of Save the Cat!® Writes Horror. “But horror isn’t just about gore or jump scares. It’s about emotional truth—what the audience feels in every scene. This book shows writers how to use story beats to deliver dread, suspense, shock, and catharsis with intention.”
Horror’s Cultural Moment
From Get Out to Smile to The Conjuring, horror is experiencing explosive growth. According to The Numbers, horror’s share of the film market has doubled from 7.12% in 2018 to 14.48% in 2025—making it the fastest-growing film genre. Save the Cat! Writes Horror gives writers the tools to meet that demand.
The Ultimate Horror-Writing Toolkit
More than just a book, this release is paired with the Save the Cat!® Story Suite, a digital storytelling platform that helps writers map, structure, and complete their projects. Story Suite is built to guide writers through story flow—beat by beat, scene by scene, emotional shift by emotional shift—ensuring that stories develop with clarity and momentum.
Together, Save the Cat! Writes Horror and Story Suite form the ultimate toolkit to move writers from idea to finished story.
Save the Cat! also offers an affiliate program for influencers, websites, and media partners—creating new opportunities to share in the growth of this global storytelling movement.
About Save the Cat!
Founded by the late Blake Snyder, Save the Cat! has become the most successful storytelling methodology in the world. With best-selling books, software, workshops, and online resources, Save the Cat! has helped thousands of writers, educators, and professionals across industries craft stories that connect.
At its core, Save the Cat! believes:
You’re not just writing — you’re becoming a better storyteller.
Availability
Save the Cat! Writes Horror will be available September 9, 2025, at Amazon and bookstores everywhere. The ebook is available on Kindle and iBooks. The audiobook, narrated by Jamie Nash, is available on Audible.