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A No-BS Virtual Course with Thomas Fenton SAW IV, I Spit On Your Grave 2, Within, The Dominion, Slay Per View, Chain Letter and The Screamwriter's Handbook and Max Payne
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This live virtual course is taught by Thomas Fenton, a full-time, working Hollywood screenwriter with real credits and real scars to prove it.
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Working Screenwriter is part crash course, part creative boot camp—perfect for beginners who want to break into horror and intermediate writers looking to sharpen their killer instincts.
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In just 3 jam-packed hours, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to write horror professionally—and survive the business side of the genre.
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Warning: Space is limited.
"Thomas Fenton has been slugging it out in the Hollywood film industry for over two decades. In that time he has managed to get six screenplays made into movies. Having run the gauntlet and survived, he now shares th
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- Chris H.
"This is no boating accident!"
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-Matt Hooper
"Tom Fenton inspires writers to discover their unique voice and trust that they have something invaluable to offer audiences. When I invited him to speak to graduate students in our MFA in Dramatic Writing program, he captivated the crowd while delivering essential craft and visual storytelling techniques. I also recommend Tom’s book to every horror writer I know."
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- Cristina P
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"I never drive faster than I can see. Besides, it's all in the reflexes."
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-Jack Burton
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WORKING SCREENWRITER
3-Hour Class
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RECAP OF THE BASICS
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Building a story from the ground up
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Working with a Story Drop
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Planning a story using beat sheets and notecards
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Using the 5-Act Structure
ADVANCED
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The different kinds of horror and how to approach each
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Story mechanics
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Character mechanics
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Pacing and reveal
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The Rule of Three: keeping your writing sharp
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Rules of the World
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Choosing the right setting, theme, and pace for your script
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Creating compelling scenes
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How to handle exposition
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Mythos: When is it too much? When is it not enough?
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Bythos: When to use it—and when not to
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Handling gore and violence effectively
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Introducing and developing characters that connect with the audience
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The Arsenal of Horror: What is it, and how do you build your own?
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Using the Wicked Pass to craft a killer final draft
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Jump scares: what they are, when to use them, and when not to
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Keeping the audience engaged while scaring the hell out of them
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How to intrigue—without confusing
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Creating a twist ending that satisfies
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