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by Jackson Dean Chase (Author)

Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic Story Secrets, from Novels to Screenplays
Learn how to write post-apocalyptic science fiction and survival horror from USA TODAY bestselling author, Jackson Dean Chase. This dynamite book covers any type of apocalypse or disaster you want (on any scale), and any kind of enemy, from aliens to zombies. It includes 4 complete plot templates, tons of story ideas, and a step-by-step walkthrough to show you how the world ends.

  • The 3 Stages of the Apocalypse broken down by what happens in each, what goods and services are available, what jobs are in demand, and escalating danger levels
  • The 7 Steps to Survive every character must know, including surviving solo and in groups, the difference between a prepper and survivalist, etc.
  • The 6 Types of Human Villains: Cults, Mad Max-style road warriors, Walking Dead-style tyrants, rogue military/law enforcement, maniacs, and traitors
  • Hero and Villain Psychology and Character Arcs for the genre
  • Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots perfect for your Robocop, Dystopian, Cyberpunk, and Terminator ideas
  • Mutants and Killer Animals
  • Every Possible Type of Zombie, from fast to slow, from demon-possessed to intelligent to controlled by aliens, even living "virus maniacs" like 28 Days Later and The Crazies
  • Infected Characters, Zombified Characters, and Virus Transmission and Progression
  • A Custom Zombie Builder to create unique enemies for your novel, short story, or script
  • Dozens of CLEVER PLOT IDEAS, plus the one easy way to breathe new life into old ideas
  • Survival Horror Tips and Tricks, including how to write victims and throwaway characters in a way to make your audience care
  • Hundreds of Book, Movie and TV show recommendations to help you imagine the perfect apocalypse
  • INCLUDES 4 COMPLETE PLOT TEMPLATES to inspire your creativity: 2 for disasters/apocalypses, 2 for the post-apocalypse world. Combine them to create new and interesting variations
Everyone loves to write about the end of the world because it's a fear we all have. Post-Apocalyptic fiction is a hot genre, and this fun guide helps you hook readers and sell more books
NOTE: The Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Apocalypse and Survival was previously released as How to Write Realistic Zombies and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction. This "ultimate" edition has been extensively revised and expanded with exciting new content.

Author Biography

Jackson Dean Chase is a USA TODAY bestselling author and award-winning poet. His fiction has been praised as "irresistible" in Buzzfeed and "diligently crafted" in The Huffington Post. Jackson's books on writing fiction have helped thousands of authors.

Number of Pages: 176
Dimensions: 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: July 09, 2018
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