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Save the Cat!

The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
By Blake Snyder
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Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder is a comprehensive guide for aspiring screenwriters. It outlines a structured approach to crafting compelling screenplays using Snyder's unique "Beat Sheet" method. The book provides insights into what makes a screenplay successful, focusing on structure, character development, and marketability.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in screenwriting and want to learn practical, step-by-step insights into crafting successful scripts. The author offers engaging advice and techniques that can help you master storytelling structure and create compelling narratives. Aspiring writers and movie enthusiasts alike will find valuable tips that demystify the process of writing for Hollywood.

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Screenwriter Blake Snyder has made millions of dollars selling screenplays to Hollywood. Here, he presents the rules for making your script more saleable, including: the four elements of every winning logline; the seven immutable laws of screenplay physics; the ten genres and why they're important to your movie; and more.

* Learn the seven immutable laws of screenplay physics * Discover 10 genres and why they're important * Get back on track with ironclad and proven rules for script repair

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He's made millions of dollars selling screenplays to Hollywood, and now screenwriter Blake Snyder tells all. Save the Cat is just one of Snyder's many ironclad rules for making your ideas more marketable and your script more satisfying—and saleable, including:

  • The four elements of every winning logline
  • The seven immutable laws of screenplay physics
  • The ten genres and why they're important to your movie
  • Why your Hero must serve your idea
  • How to get back on track with ironclad and proven rules for script repair

This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by an industry veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat.

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Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder is praised for being both entertaining and educational, offering a practical approach to screenwriting that is accessible even to those outside of Hollywood. Reviewers highlight its straightforward guidance and wit, making it a valuable workbook for aspiring screenwriters aiming to create marketable scripts. Its practicality and insights into Snyder's successful career are particularly appreciated by readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781932907001

Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Michael Wiese Productions

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 216

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