Monsters are more than things that go bump in the night...
Monsters are lurking in the woods, beneath the waves, and within our
favorite books, films, and games--and there are good reasons why they
appear so often. Monsters are manifestations of our fears and symbols of
our society--not to mention they're a lot of fun--but each should serve
a purpose and enhance the themes and tension in your fiction.
In Writing Monsters, best-selling author Philip Athans uses classic
examples from books, films, and the world around us to explore what
makes monsters memorable--and terrifying. You'll learn what monsters can
(and should) represent in your story and how to create monsters from the
ground up.
Writing Monsters includes:
- In-depth discussions of where monsters come from, what they
symbolize, and how to best portray them in fiction
- Informative overviews of famous monsters, archetypes, and legendary
creatures
- A Monster Creation Form to help you create your monster from scratch
- An annotated version of H.P. Lovecraft's chilling story "The
Unnamable"
Whether you write fantasy, science fiction, or horror, your vampires,
ghouls, aliens, and trolls need to be both compelling and meaningful.
With Writing Monsters, you can craft creatures that will wreak havoc
in your stories and haunt your readers' imaginations--and nightmares.