Introduce Yourself : Horror! by Alyscia Cunningham

Hey Alyscia! I am also a Horror Writer. Entering legit screenwriting contests with coverage is helpful for sure! I recently received some encouraging coverage from BlueCat Screenplay Contest and was able to forward to a Producer who then requested to read my script. I am new here - but from what I've seen - there is an abundance of resources to everything to build your writing business and craft! See you out there!

Thanks Carmen! I haven't explored this platform as much as I should. I'll make sure to. Best of luck with your scripts! I love horror.

Alyscia if you need any assistance with formatting, I am glad to offer any help I can.

Welcome!

Thanks everyone! I'll email JMirch. Stephen, I'll also take you up on your offer. I'll inbox you. Its appreciated.

Welcome Alyscia! And congratulations on your new Horror Screenwriting venture!

Thanks Randy!

Your welcome!

Hi Stephen, I'm not able to message you. Can you provide an email?

Hi Alyscia!

It's good to meet a fellow screenwriter!

If you ever need advice on anything related to writing, feel free to reach out. I'm by no means an expert, but I've been at for a while.

Hi Alyscia. I also write horror and thrillers.

Thanks Emile i appreciate it! Hey Tristan, nice to meet a fellow Screenwriter. I'm new at this.

I have been writing for a long time, but still new to writing scripts.

Hi Alyscia! I'm in the same boat. I typically write comedy but am working on a social thriller right now. I'm no expert and am learning more every day (aren't we all?), but the most useful tool I've found is reading scripts.

BlueCat has a lot of great horror scripts (and other genres): https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/resources/scripts/

I've also found this Get Out breakdown very helpful while writing my script: https://savethecat.com/beat-sheets/get-out-beat-sheet

And last but not least, I love this exercise by Script Reader Pro: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Structure-Hac...

Hope this helps. Good luck and happy writing!

Read horror scripts and horror poetry. Honestly. Horror poetry will help you with timing and the use of white space for your tension building scenes.

Hi Chelsea! Thanks for the resources. And.. aren't we all. Yes we are. Learning never ends. :)

Erick Freitas I hadn't considered reading horror poetry. Great idea!

Thanks Erick, I'll try that.

Erick Freitas - great idea... I love the horror poetry book - "I'm Not Your Final Girl" - by Claire C. Holland... I was a guest on a Horror Podcast and read my favorite. It is a great collection!