Writing Monsters - by Philip Athans (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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"--Back cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Monsters are more than things that go bump in the night... <p/>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. <p/>In <i>Writing Monsters</i>, 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. <p/><i>Writing Monsters</i> includes: <p/> - In-depth discussions of where monsters come from, what they symbolize, and how to best portray them in fiction<br> - Informative overviews of famous monsters, archetypes, and legendary creatures<br> - A Monster Creation Form to help you create your monster from scratch<br> - An annotated version of H.P. Lovecraft's chilling story The Unnamable<br> Whether you write fantasy, science fiction, or horror, your vampires, ghouls, aliens, and trolls need to be both compelling and meaningful. With <i>Writing Monsters</i>, you can craft creatures that will wreak havoc in your stories and haunt your readers' imaginations--and nightmares.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Philip Athans</b> is the <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author of <i>Annihilation</i> and more than a dozen other books, including <i>The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction</i>. He teaches creative writing, appears at numerous conferences and conventions, and is a freelance editor, ghostwriter, and publishing consultant (www.athansassociates.com). His blog, Fantasy Author's Handbook, is updated every Tuesday, and you can follow him on Twitter @PhilAthans.
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