Writing Monsters and Maniacs: A Masterclass in Genre Fiction for Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction
Create Unforgettable Monsters, Maniacs, Aliens, and Fantasy Creatures
Bestselling authors and screenwriters know that
great monsters and maniacs
are the key to hooking readers. You can have the best plot in the world, but without
equally compelling creatures and villains
, your story will fall flat.
In this
ultimate masterclass
,
USA TODAY bestselling author Jackson Dean Chase
teaches you how to craft
terrifying, fascinating, and truly original monsters, aliens, and maniacs
for novels, screenplays, comics, and role-playing games. Whether you write
fantasy, horror, or science fiction
, this book will show you
how to create unforgettable creatures that drive your story forward.
Inside, You'll Learn How To:
Design alien and fantasy races
like centaurs, orcs, goblins, and prehistoric subhuman cavemen
Create energy-based lifeforms
(astral predators, demons, ghosts) and explore how they interact with the living
Understand what motivates maniacal villains
like cannibals, human familiars (Renfield, Igor), and unhinged serial killers
Develop artificial intelligence threats
-androids, cyborgs, rogue AIs, virtual nightmares, and possessed machines
Write terrifying shapeshifters
-cursed were-beasts, genetic anomalies, and science-based transformations
Build the undead with fresh twists
-vampires, mummies, zombies, skeletons, and beyond
Design legendary beasts and mythological monsters
-dragons, mutants, and wild, untamed creatures
More Than Just a Reference-A Complete Monster-Building Toolkit
A custom Monster Builder
to help you create original creatures and villains from any world, dimension, or afterlife
A complete list of magic spells, psychic talents, and supernatural powers
to give your monsters unique strengths and weaknesses
Over 150 plot ideas
to inspire
fresh, exciting stories
Hundreds of book, movie, and TV recommendations
to help you develop
the perfect monster or maniac
Perfect for Writers of Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction
Whether you're an
aspiring writer or a seasoned professional
, this book gives you
the tools to create creatures that terrify, captivate, and thrill readers
.
Expand Your Writing Arsenal-The Ultimate Author's Guide Series
Writing Monsters and Maniacs
is part of the
Ultimate Author's Guide
series, designed to help writers create
stronger characters, deeper plots, and more immersive worlds
Explore more in the series:
The Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Dynamite Story Hooks
- Discover the secret bestselling authors use to grab readers' attention from the very first sentence
The Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Heroes and Villains
- Master character development, conflict, and motivation, including how to write realistic men and women
The Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Apocalypse and Survival
- Craft pulse-pounding apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, and zombie survival horror fiction
Start Creating Unforgettable Monsters and Maniacs Today!
Readers love to be scared, fascinated, and thrilled by the unknown.
gives you the
knowledge and techniques
to create creatures that
haunt readers long after the final page
Get your copy now and start building unforgettable monsters!