Jamie Nash
@jamie-nash.bsky.social
Screenwriter (Exists, VHS2, Lovely Molly, Altered). Author of SAVE THE CAT WRITES FOR TV. For script consulting check my website: http://jamienash.net
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Jamie Nash
@jamie-nash.bsky.social
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“It’s he-e-e-re…” 👻From the twisted mind behind Save the Cat! Writes for TV comes the scream-worthy Save the Cat! Writes Horror.
Monster. House. Sin.
COMING SEPT 9!
📘 Pre-order in the usual places!
#savethecat #horrorwriting #screenwriting #amwriting #horrorwriters #scriptsky
Monster. House. Sin.
COMING SEPT 9!
📘 Pre-order in the usual places!
#savethecat #horrorwriting #screenwriting #amwriting #horrorwriters #scriptsky
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A rainy night in December: reading Save the Cat! Writes Horror, & plotting a ghost story--with a human monster--in my head. ✨️👻👺👀
#horrorstories ##writersky #ghoststories #winterthoughts #savethecat!
#horrorstories ##writersky #ghoststories #winterthoughts #savethecat!
December 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
A rainy night in December: reading Save the Cat! Writes Horror, & plotting a ghost story--with a human monster--in my head. ✨️👻👺👀
#horrorstories ##writersky #ghoststories #winterthoughts #savethecat!
#horrorstories ##writersky #ghoststories #winterthoughts #savethecat!
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Third time (the deep dive, application and sense making phase) into “Save the Cat Writes Horror”.
I clearly need 3 more highlights for everything to click into place.
@jamie-nash.bsky.social and I are childhood friends now — in my head.
I clearly need 3 more highlights for everything to click into place.
@jamie-nash.bsky.social and I are childhood friends now — in my head.
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Third time (the deep dive, application and sense making phase) into “Save the Cat Writes Horror”.
I clearly need 3 more highlights for everything to click into place.
@jamie-nash.bsky.social and I are childhood friends now — in my head.
I clearly need 3 more highlights for everything to click into place.
@jamie-nash.bsky.social and I are childhood friends now — in my head.
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Publishing costs:
* You writing your manuscript - $6,000
* $8.50 production cost (paperback) per book
(includes shipping)
* $.68 per book marketing $3,400 per 5k books
* $3,000 pre-production (edits, cover, formatting)
It's all math.
#writingcommunity #booksky #publishingmoney #thecosts
* You writing your manuscript - $6,000
* $8.50 production cost (paperback) per book
(includes shipping)
* $.68 per book marketing $3,400 per 5k books
* $3,000 pre-production (edits, cover, formatting)
It's all math.
#writingcommunity #booksky #publishingmoney #thecosts
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Publishing costs:
* You writing your manuscript - $6,000
* $8.50 production cost (paperback) per book
(includes shipping)
* $.68 per book marketing $3,400 per 5k books
* $3,000 pre-production (edits, cover, formatting)
It's all math.
#writingcommunity #booksky #publishingmoney #thecosts
* You writing your manuscript - $6,000
* $8.50 production cost (paperback) per book
(includes shipping)
* $.68 per book marketing $3,400 per 5k books
* $3,000 pre-production (edits, cover, formatting)
It's all math.
#writingcommunity #booksky #publishingmoney #thecosts
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BIG DISCOUNTS!! Get your screenwriting books on the cheap this weekend!
November 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
BIG DISCOUNTS!! Get your screenwriting books on the cheap this weekend!
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I still haven't sunk my teeth into Save The Cat! Writes Horror, but the TV one is the best book about writing ongoing series that I've found!
BIG DISCOUNTS!! Get your screenwriting books on the cheap this weekend!
November 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I still haven't sunk my teeth into Save The Cat! Writes Horror, but the TV one is the best book about writing ongoing series that I've found!
BIG DISCOUNTS!! Get your screenwriting books on the cheap this weekend!
November 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
BIG DISCOUNTS!! Get your screenwriting books on the cheap this weekend!
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For any newer horror writers, I started reading “Save The Cat! Writes Horror” this afternoon and really enjoying it.
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
For any newer horror writers, I started reading “Save The Cat! Writes Horror” this afternoon and really enjoying it.
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How do you incorporate "dread" into your books? Jamie Nash, author of Save the Cat! Writes Horror, broke down what dread is, and why it's vital.
You can watch the full conversation in the Writing Mastery Academy library!
Or check out his book, Save the Cat! Writers Horror! 🙀
#WritingCommunity
You can watch the full conversation in the Writing Mastery Academy library!
Or check out his book, Save the Cat! Writers Horror! 🙀
#WritingCommunity
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
How do you incorporate "dread" into your books? Jamie Nash, author of Save the Cat! Writes Horror, broke down what dread is, and why it's vital.
You can watch the full conversation in the Writing Mastery Academy library!
Or check out his book, Save the Cat! Writers Horror! 🙀
#WritingCommunity
You can watch the full conversation in the Writing Mastery Academy library!
Or check out his book, Save the Cat! Writers Horror! 🙀
#WritingCommunity
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I’ve just requested this for my birthday present!
“It’s he-e-e-re…” 👻From the twisted mind behind Save the Cat! Writes for TV comes the scream-worthy Save the Cat! Writes Horror.
Monster. House. Sin.
COMING SEPT 9!
📘 Pre-order in the usual places!
#savethecat #horrorwriting #screenwriting #amwriting #horrorwriters #scriptsky
Monster. House. Sin.
COMING SEPT 9!
📘 Pre-order in the usual places!
#savethecat #horrorwriting #screenwriting #amwriting #horrorwriters #scriptsky
November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I’ve just requested this for my birthday present!
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Loving this latest episode of #FictionWritingMadeEasy, all about how Save The Cat Writes Horror.
Brilliant genre tips in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
Brilliant genre tips in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
![Ever wonder why some horror stories linger in your mind long after the lights go out? Jamie Nash reveals how structure (not jump scares or gore) creates true terror.
In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Nash, screenwriter and author of Save the Cat! Writes Horror, the ultimate guide to creating “Monster in the House” stories that keep readers up at night.
With over 25 years of experience writing and teaching horror (including films like V/H/S/2 and Lovely Molly), Jamie shares how to craft terrifying tales using Blake Snyder’s iconic Save the Cat! framework. We talk about how structure, theme, and moral depth make stories truly scary and how to balance dread, scares, and gross-outs for maximum impact.
Whether you’re writing a slow-burn psychological thriller or a relentless survival horror, this episode will show you how to use the Save the Cat! framework to make every scream count.
[00:00] What makes a novel truly horror and how to tell if your story actually fits this genre (before you waste time writing the wrong one).
[00:00] The three ingredients every unforgettable horror story needs and why missing even one can ruin your scare factor.
[00:00] How to use Save the Cat! beats to build tension and fear so your story feels cohesive and terrifying, not random and rushed.
[00:00] The two main types of horror pacing, and which one to choose to keep your readers gripped.
[00:00] Why passive heroes kill good horror and how to turn your protagonist into the story’s fiercest weapon.
[00:00] The difference between dread, scares, and gross outs, and why dread flags (red flags that signal unease) are the true engine of horror.
If you’ve ever wondered how to write horror that lingers long after the last page, this conversation with Jamie Nash is your masterclass in scarecraft.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cusxj5mn22tulo2annoirqwx/bafkreifof3wa6lsgbw2wnnvvi6r5ph73ql5qwtiwnpj7fjq6wlcvboabiy@jpeg)
November 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Loving this latest episode of #FictionWritingMadeEasy, all about how Save The Cat Writes Horror.
Brilliant genre tips in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
Brilliant genre tips in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
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For their animated movie about the Paluten book series, YouTuber Patrick Mayer ( @paluten.bsky.social ) and production company Odeon Fiction from Munich are getting 300,000 euros from FilmFernsehFonds Bayern in the current movie funding round.
www.gamesmarket.global/paluten-anim...
www.gamesmarket.global/paluten-anim...
Paluten Animated Movie Gets Funding by FFF Bavaria
For their animated movie about the Paluten book series, YouTuber Patrick Mayer and production company Odeon Fiction from Munich are getting 300,000 euros from FFF Bayern in the current movie funding r...
www.gamesmarket.global
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
For their animated movie about the Paluten book series, YouTuber Patrick Mayer ( @paluten.bsky.social ) and production company Odeon Fiction from Munich are getting 300,000 euros from FilmFernsehFonds Bayern in the current movie funding round.
www.gamesmarket.global/paluten-anim...
www.gamesmarket.global/paluten-anim...
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We had a great conversation with Jamie Nash last weekend!
He answered the tough question... What makes a horror novel/movie horror?
He uses the Save the Cat! genre, Monster in the House, to define horror. What do you think? 👻
#WritingCommunity
He answered the tough question... What makes a horror novel/movie horror?
He uses the Save the Cat! genre, Monster in the House, to define horror. What do you think? 👻
#WritingCommunity
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We had a great conversation with Jamie Nash last weekend!
He answered the tough question... What makes a horror novel/movie horror?
He uses the Save the Cat! genre, Monster in the House, to define horror. What do you think? 👻
#WritingCommunity
He answered the tough question... What makes a horror novel/movie horror?
He uses the Save the Cat! genre, Monster in the House, to define horror. What do you think? 👻
#WritingCommunity
I have two movies opening theatrically tomorrow... One is opening in Turkey. The other is opening in Germany, Austria, and Ukraine.
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I have two movies opening theatrically tomorrow... One is opening in Turkey. The other is opening in Germany, Austria, and Ukraine.
If you want to see Last Night at Terrace Lanes on the big screen -- now is your chance. Just head on down to Istanbul. Terrace Lanes opens in TURKEY this Friday -- in theaters!
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
If you want to see Last Night at Terrace Lanes on the big screen -- now is your chance. Just head on down to Istanbul. Terrace Lanes opens in TURKEY this Friday -- in theaters!
Are you a horror writer? Did you miss our conversation on THE INSIDE PITCH? I'm your Huckleberry... www.youtube.com/live/mlRC8Et...
THE INSIDE PITCH with JAMIE NASH
YouTube video by theinsidepitch
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Are you a horror writer? Did you miss our conversation on THE INSIDE PITCH? I'm your Huckleberry... www.youtube.com/live/mlRC8Et...
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If you're writing a horror novel or screenplay, I highly recommend reading Save the Cat! Writes Horror by Jamie Nash!
I'll also be having a conversation with Jamie Nash in the Writing Mastery Academy on November 8th at 3pm ET. DM me for details!!
#writingcommunity @writingmastery.bsky.social
I'll also be having a conversation with Jamie Nash in the Writing Mastery Academy on November 8th at 3pm ET. DM me for details!!
#writingcommunity @writingmastery.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
If you're writing a horror novel or screenplay, I highly recommend reading Save the Cat! Writes Horror by Jamie Nash!
I'll also be having a conversation with Jamie Nash in the Writing Mastery Academy on November 8th at 3pm ET. DM me for details!!
#writingcommunity @writingmastery.bsky.social
I'll also be having a conversation with Jamie Nash in the Writing Mastery Academy on November 8th at 3pm ET. DM me for details!!
#writingcommunity @writingmastery.bsky.social
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Some light reading on my way to Austin Screenwriting conference. Thanks for the mood lighting Southwest! #austinfilmfest #scriptsky #horrorwriter #filmsky
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Some light reading on my way to Austin Screenwriting conference. Thanks for the mood lighting Southwest! #austinfilmfest #scriptsky #horrorwriter #filmsky
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Some light reading for my beach vacation.
October 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Some light reading for my beach vacation.
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For any horror writer, I 100% recommend Save the Cat! Writes Horror!
It's hard to pick one single thing from the book, but I really love all the tips and tricks it gives you to help weave tension and dread throughout the book, esp for a slow-burn horror writer like me!
It's hard to pick one single thing from the book, but I really love all the tips and tricks it gives you to help weave tension and dread throughout the book, esp for a slow-burn horror writer like me!
October 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
For any horror writer, I 100% recommend Save the Cat! Writes Horror!
It's hard to pick one single thing from the book, but I really love all the tips and tricks it gives you to help weave tension and dread throughout the book, esp for a slow-burn horror writer like me!
It's hard to pick one single thing from the book, but I really love all the tips and tricks it gives you to help weave tension and dread throughout the book, esp for a slow-burn horror writer like me!
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GIVEAWAY ALERT—
From pro writer @jamie-nash.bsky.social x #savethecat comes “the ultimate guide to creating ‘monster in the house’ stories.”
For a FREE copy, comment your favorite horror gif for a chance to win ⚡️☠️⚡️👇🏻 #scriptsjy #filmsky
From pro writer @jamie-nash.bsky.social x #savethecat comes “the ultimate guide to creating ‘monster in the house’ stories.”
For a FREE copy, comment your favorite horror gif for a chance to win ⚡️☠️⚡️👇🏻 #scriptsjy #filmsky
Lights. Camera. RADNESS—
The hottest new horror scripts in Hollywood are here, featuring produced pros & emerging voices from The #DeadList. Season 3 is LIVE and nothing short of sinister. Access in bio, but don’t miss the marquee preview below☠️👇🏻
#scriptsky #filmsky
The hottest new horror scripts in Hollywood are here, featuring produced pros & emerging voices from The #DeadList. Season 3 is LIVE and nothing short of sinister. Access in bio, but don’t miss the marquee preview below☠️👇🏻
#scriptsky #filmsky
October 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
GIVEAWAY ALERT—
From pro writer @jamie-nash.bsky.social x #savethecat comes “the ultimate guide to creating ‘monster in the house’ stories.”
For a FREE copy, comment your favorite horror gif for a chance to win ⚡️☠️⚡️👇🏻 #scriptsjy #filmsky
From pro writer @jamie-nash.bsky.social x #savethecat comes “the ultimate guide to creating ‘monster in the house’ stories.”
For a FREE copy, comment your favorite horror gif for a chance to win ⚡️☠️⚡️👇🏻 #scriptsjy #filmsky
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'Write what scares you' isn't just good creative advice - it's a career strategy. I've watched countless writers break in by writing the story they were afraid to tell. The one that felt too personal, too weird, too raw. Those are the scripts that get noticed.
#scriptsky
#scriptsky
October 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
'Write what scares you' isn't just good creative advice - it's a career strategy. I've watched countless writers break in by writing the story they were afraid to tell. The one that felt too personal, too weird, too raw. Those are the scripts that get noticed.
#scriptsky
#scriptsky
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ICYMI ... THE SAVE THE CAT WRITES HORROR WEBINAR is now on YouTube. Check it out here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1UJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1UJ...
Save the Cat! Horror Webinar Recap | Save the Cat! Writes Horror Structure Tips
YouTube video by Save the Cat!
www.youtube.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
ICYMI ... THE SAVE THE CAT WRITES HORROR WEBINAR is now on YouTube. Check it out here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1UJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1UJ...
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A couple years ago, I was on The Black List with a script that’s in development with an amazing producer.
After that, I signed on to write & produce two projects with fantastic, talented teams.
This year, I pitched a movie with cool IP, a director of a hit film, and a great actor attached to star.
After that, I signed on to write & produce two projects with fantastic, talented teams.
This year, I pitched a movie with cool IP, a director of a hit film, and a great actor attached to star.
October 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
A couple years ago, I was on The Black List with a script that’s in development with an amazing producer.
After that, I signed on to write & produce two projects with fantastic, talented teams.
This year, I pitched a movie with cool IP, a director of a hit film, and a great actor attached to star.
After that, I signed on to write & produce two projects with fantastic, talented teams.
This year, I pitched a movie with cool IP, a director of a hit film, and a great actor attached to star.
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Haven't watched the video but I enjoyed reading this little breakdown on structuring horror novels 🐈⬛✍️
I'm a big proponent of save the cat especially for early writers
blog.reedsy.com/live/save-th...
I'm a big proponent of save the cat especially for early writers
blog.reedsy.com/live/save-th...
Save the Cat! Writes Horror – Reedsy Live
Learn to freak out your readers with the help of Save the Cat!
blog.reedsy.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Haven't watched the video but I enjoyed reading this little breakdown on structuring horror novels 🐈⬛✍️
I'm a big proponent of save the cat especially for early writers
blog.reedsy.com/live/save-th...
I'm a big proponent of save the cat especially for early writers
blog.reedsy.com/live/save-th...
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Here are our events for October!
We have a stacked line up of webinars coming your way:
📆 WEBINAR: Office Hours
October 11th - 12pm PT
📆 WEBINAR: How to Write Romantasy
October 25th - 12pm PT
📆 WEBINAR: Save the Cat! Writes Horror
November 8th - 12pm PT
#WritingCommunity
We have a stacked line up of webinars coming your way:
📆 WEBINAR: Office Hours
October 11th - 12pm PT
📆 WEBINAR: How to Write Romantasy
October 25th - 12pm PT
📆 WEBINAR: Save the Cat! Writes Horror
November 8th - 12pm PT
#WritingCommunity
October 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Here are our events for October!
We have a stacked line up of webinars coming your way:
📆 WEBINAR: Office Hours
October 11th - 12pm PT
📆 WEBINAR: How to Write Romantasy
October 25th - 12pm PT
📆 WEBINAR: Save the Cat! Writes Horror
November 8th - 12pm PT
#WritingCommunity
We have a stacked line up of webinars coming your way:
📆 WEBINAR: Office Hours
October 11th - 12pm PT
📆 WEBINAR: How to Write Romantasy
October 25th - 12pm PT
📆 WEBINAR: Save the Cat! Writes Horror
November 8th - 12pm PT
#WritingCommunity