Where Nightmares Come From: The Art of Storytelling in the Horror Genre PDF
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Book one in Crystal Lake Publishing's The Dream Weaver series, Where Nightmares Come From focuses on the art of storytelling in the Horror genre, taking an idea from conception to reality—whether you prefer short stories, novels, films, or comics.Featuring in-depth articles and interviews by Joe R. Lansdale (Hap & Leonard series), Clive Barker (Books of Blood), John Connolly (Charlie Parker series), Ramsey Campbell, Stephen King (IT), Christopher Golden (Ararat), Charlaine Harris (Midnight, Texas), Jonathan Maberry (Joe Ledger series), Kevin J. Anderson (Tales of Dune), Craig Engler (Z Nation), and many more.The full non-fiction anthology lineup includes:Introduction by William F. NolanIt's The Story Teller by Joe R. LansdaleA-Z of Horror of Clive BarkerWhy Horror? by Mark Alan MillerPixelated Shadows by Michael Paul GonzalezLike Curses by Ray GartonHow To Get Your Scare On by S.G. BrowneStorytelling Techniques by Richard ThomasHorror Is a State of Mind by Tim WaggonerBringing An Idea To Life by Mercedes M. YardleyThe Process of a Tale by Ramsey CampbellGreat Horror Is Something Alien by Michael BaileyA Horrifically Happy Medium by Taylor GrantInterview With John Connolly by Marie O'reganThe Story of a Story by Mort CastleWriting Roundtable Interview with Christopher Golden, Kevin J. Anderson, and Silvia Moreno-GarciaHow I Spent My Childhood Looking For Monsters And Found Poetry Instead by Stephanie M. WytovichBits And Pieces: Interview with Jonathan Maberry by Eugene JohnsonThe Reel Creeps by Lisa MortonThe Monster Squad by Jess LandryWhat Scares You! by Marv WolfmanPlaying In Someone Else's Haunted House by Elizabeth MassieCreating Magic From a Blank Piece of Paper: Del Howison interviews Tom Holland, Amber Benson, Fred Dekker, and Kevin TenneyZ Nation: How Syfy's Hit Show Came To Life by Craig EnglerLife Imitating Art Imitating Life: Film And Its Influence On Reality by Jason V BrockWhere Nightmares Come From by Paul MooreStephen King And Richard Chizmar Discuss Collaborating – Interview by Bev VincentCharlaine Harris Discusses Storytelling by Eugene JohnsonWhat Now? by John PalisanoThis collection is perfect for...writers of all genresauthors looking for motivation and/or inspirationauthors seeking guidancestruggling authors searching for career adviceauthors interested in improving their craftwriters interested in comicsauthors looking into screenwriting and filmshorror fans in generalthose looking to better understand the different story formatsauthors planning on infiltrating a different field in horror writingartists trying to establish a name brandauthors looking to get publishedCome listen to the legends...Review:"Writing can be like hiking in the wilderness without a map. You have to feel your way through. Fortunately, a trail has been blazed by many of the brave pioneers who have come before. Adapting new tools capable of clearing the brush and lighting the way. To that end, Where Nightmares Come From is much like a field guide for creators of the macabre. It contains the myriad strategies other explorers have successfully used to navigate this perilous terrain. Whether it's practical lessons on craft, insightful dark philosophy, or fearsome inspiration you're looking for, this manual from the industry's most talented minds will help you purge the dark sludge from your subconscious, and turn it into something publishable. So venture on intrepid explorer! Use this guidebook to reach the summit of your literary dreams."—Brian Kirk, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of We Are Monsters
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