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Looking to break into horror? These screenwriting contests can help you get repped, produced, or discovered. Here’s where to submit—and why.

Your script needs a champion. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to find and approach the right producers for your horror screenplay using IMDbPro.

Are horror films getting smarter—or just scarier? In this post, I dig into the genre’s evolution and what that means for modern screenwriters.

Who says comfort movies can’t be terrifying? Here are the horror films I rewatch when I need a dose of dread that somehow soothes—plus why they keep pulling me back.

Some horror films scare us. Others soothe us. Discover why “comfort horror” taps into predictable fear and emotional resonance—and why that’s good news for horror writers.

Folk horror is booming. Possession stories? Not so much. Here’s what’s hot (and what’s dying) in horror for 2025—and how to write smart for the current market.

Some script notes sting more than others. But the feedback that hurts the most is often telling you exactly what’s missing. Here’s how to decode it—and use it to improve your story.

Your favorite horror subgenre might reveal more than your taste in screams. Here’s what it could say about you—in the most loving, spooky way possible.

Horror isn’t just scary—it’s smart business. Learn why horror is the most reliable genre in film and how to use that to your advantage.

Why do some scripts get read, while others get remembered? Here's what sets great scripts apart—and how to close the gap in your own writing.

Horror festivals can do more for your script than most contests. In this post, I break down which ones matter, what to submit, and how to use a win.

Think you need an agent to break into screenwriting? Think again. In this post, I share 10 actionable ways writers can build momentum, attract industry attention, and carve a career path—no rep required.

You only get one sentence to hook someone—and in horror, that sentence needs teeth. In this post, I break down how to craft a killer logline, share the one that got me in the room, and offer my go-to formulas to help you pitch with confidence.

Think you’ve seen all the great horror movies from the 2000s? Think again. These five underrated gems still deliver nightmares.

The horror market is booming—with a 46% rise in films since 2022. If you’re writing scary stories, now is the time to break in. In this post, I share what producers are looking for, how to stand out in a crowded genre, and why female-led horror is more in demand than ever. Plus, grab my free IMDbPro guide to finding real horror buyers.

Women in horror have long been victims or survivors—but that’s changing. Today’s female-led horror reclaims fear as power, rage as story, and survival as choice. I write horror to center complex women who don’t just face the monster—they become it.