Blake Snyder

The components of his story types The post Best of Blake! Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Genres appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

The components of his story types The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-genres" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best of Blake! Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Genres</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Best of Blake! Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Genres

In this podcast, Blake Snyder discusses your idea -- and how to express it in an effective pitch and logline The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Your Pitch and Logline appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

In this podcast, Blake Snyder discusses your idea -- and how to express it in an effective pitch and logline The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-on-your-pitch-and-logline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Your Pitch and Logline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Your Pitch and Logline

Master Cat Naomi Beaty shows how movies of any type can share a basic structure and still engage audiences with new, interesting ideas. The post Embrace the Beats! appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Master Cat Naomi Beaty shows how movies of any type can share a basic structure and still engage audiences with new, interesting ideas. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/embrace-the-beats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Embrace the Beats!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Embrace the Beats!

We help you take a closer look at your story ideas.  The post How Do You Choose Your Story’s Genre? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

We help you take a closer look at your story ideas. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/genre/how-do-you-choose-your-storys-genre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Do You Choose Your Story’s Genre?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

How Do You Choose Your Story’s Genre?

Master Cat Naomi Beaty reveals 3 things script readers look for. The post 3 Valuable Lessons from Our Script Challenge appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Master Cat Naomi Beaty reveals 3 things script readers look for. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/podcats-3-valuable-lessons-from-our-script-challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Valuable Lessons from Our Script Challenge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

3 Valuable Lessons from Our Script Challenge

Discover many ways you can integrate the beat sheet into your writing process.  The post When Do You Use the Beat Sheet? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Discover many ways you can integrate the beat sheet into your writing process. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-7-when-do-you-use-the-beat-sheet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Do You Use the Beat Sheet?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

When Do You Use the Beat Sheet?

Each of Blake Snyder's 10 genres have distinctive catalysts.  The post How Does the Catalyst Beat Vary According to Genre? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Each of Blake Snyder's 10 genres have distinctive catalysts. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-6-how-does-the-catalyst-beat-vary-according-to-genre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Does the Catalyst Beat Vary According to Genre?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

How Does the Catalyst Beat Vary According to Genre?

What do you, the writer, need to know? The post The Finale Beat appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

What do you, the writer, need to know? The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-5-the-finale-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Finale Beat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

The Finale Beat

The Catalyst, Break into Two, and Break into Three story beats  The post The Last 3 Pillar Beats appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

The Catalyst, Break into Two, and Break into Three story beats The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-4-the-last-3-pillar-beats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last 3 Pillar Beats</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

The Last 3 Pillar Beats

Opening Image, Midpoint, and Final Image The post The First 3 Pillar Beats appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Opening Image, Midpoint, and Final Image The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-3-the-first-3-pillar-beats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The First 3 Pillar Beats</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

The First 3 Pillar Beats

The Last Website On Storytelling You'll Ever Need

I have learned so much from these short episodes. I’ve read the book but hearing as well is so beneficial. Please continue to add more episodes. Thank you!

Love this podcast!

Please don’t stop guys. I love what you are doing here. So informative and helpful for us screenwriters. Please record more. It’s super educational. Thanks!!

Love these breakdowns!

Save The Cat! Podcast

The first seven beats The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part One appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

The first seven beats The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-one" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part One</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part One

How to use the story beat to crack your own story. The post The All Is Lost Beat Test appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

How to use the story beat to crack your own story. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-the-all-is-lost-beat-test" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The All Is Lost Beat Test</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

The All Is Lost Beat Test

What's the right halfway point for your story? What is the signal that the Fun and Games are over? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Make Your Midpoint Masterful appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

What's the right halfway point for your story? What is the signal that the Fun and Games are over? The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-how-to-make-your-midpoint-masterful" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Make Your Midpoint Masterful</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Make Your Midpoint Masterful

Marc Haimes

The writer of Kubo and the Two Strings on creativity and the writing process. The post An Interview with Screenwriter Marc Haimes appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

The writer of Kubo and the Two Strings on creativity and the writing process. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-interview-with-screenwriter-marc-haimes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Interview with Screenwriter Marc Haimes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

An Interview with Screenwriter Marc Haimes

 You need to understand the proportions of your story beats to create a foundation that truly resonates with readers and audiences. The post When Is a Beat a Scene vs. a Section of Your Script? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

You need to understand the proportions of your story beats to create a foundation that truly resonates with readers and audiences. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-one-when-is-a-beat-a-scene-vs-a-section-of-your-script" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Is a Beat a Scene vs. a Section of Your Script?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

When Is a Beat a Scene vs. a Section of Your Script?

Fun &amp; Games and the Midpoint The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part Two appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Fun &amp; Games and the Midpoint The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-two" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part Two</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part Two

What are your hero's needs? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Handle Your Hero’s Wants &amp; Needs appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

What are your hero's needs? The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-how-to-handle-your-heros-wants-needs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Handle Your Hero’s Wants &amp; Needs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Handle Your Hero’s Wants & Needs

A goal is crucial. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Why You Need a Tangible Goal for Your Hero appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

A goal is crucial. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-why-you-need-a-tangible-goal-for-your-hero" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: Why You Need a Tangible Goal for Your Hero</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: Why You Need a Tangible Goal for Your Hero

Bad Guys Close In and more The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part Three appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Bad Guys Close In and more The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-three" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part Three</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part Three

Discover a way to raise the stakes for your hero. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Power of Value-Added Tension appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Discover a way to raise the stakes for your hero. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-the-power-of-value-added-tension" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Power of Value-Added Tension</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Power of Value-Added Tension

How characters can resonate. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Theme Stated Beat of Little Miss Sunshine appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

How characters can resonate. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-theme-stated-beat-of-little-miss-sunshine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Theme Stated Beat of Little Miss Sunshine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Theme Stated Beat of Little Miss Sunshine

What is your theme's purpose?  The post When Should You Know Your Theme? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

What is your theme's purpose? The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-when-should-you-know-your-theme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Should You Know Your Theme?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

When Should You Know Your Theme?

Can the sequence of the beats be changed?  The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Moving the Beats appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Can the sequence of the beats be changed? The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-moving-the-beats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: Moving the Beats</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: Moving the Beats

Ask moral questions. The post Why Stakes Should Be Primal appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Ask moral questions. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-why-stakes-should-be-primal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Stakes Should Be Primal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Why Stakes Should Be Primal

Master Cat! Jose Silerio shows how the Debate beat in this year’s Best Picture Oscar® winner does exactly what it should, setting up the Theme Stated and telling the audience what this story is about: how Solomon Northrup will live… and not just merely survive. Listen... The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Debate Beat in 12 Years a Slave appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Master Cat! Jose Silerio shows how the Debate beat in this year’s Best Picture Oscar® winner does exactly what it should, setting up the Theme Stated and telling the audience what this story is about: how Solomon Northrup will live… and not just merely survive. Listen... The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/the-save-the-cat-podcast-the-debate-beat-in-12-years-a-slave" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Debate Beat in 12 Years a Slave</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Debate Beat in 12 Years a Slave

Master Cat Naomi Beaty shares strategies that can help you develop your beat sheet in a way that works for you. The post In What Order Should You Write Your Beats? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Master Cat Naomi Beaty shares strategies that can help you develop your beat sheet in a way that works for you. The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-2-in-what-order-should-you-write-your-beats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In What Order Should You Write Your Beats?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

In What Order Should You Write Your Beats?

  Master Cat! Jose Silerio shows how the Opening and Final Images in this year’s Best Animated Picture Oscar® winner do exactly what they should, contrasting the world at the beginning of the story with the world at the end, and emphasizing the transformation of the... The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Opening and Final Image Beats of Frozen appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

Master Cat! Jose Silerio shows how the Opening and Final Images in this year’s Best Animated Picture Oscar® winner do exactly what they should, contrasting the world at the beginning of the story with the world at the end, and emphasizing the transformation of the... The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-opening-and-final-image-beats-of-frozen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Opening and Final Image Beats of Frozen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Opening and Final Image Beats of Frozen

What is your antagonist's goal? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Bad Guys Close In Beat appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

What is your antagonist's goal? The post <a href="https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-the-bad-guys-close-in-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Bad Guys Close In Beat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://savethecat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Cat!®</a>.

Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Bad Guys Close In Beat

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