Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (741 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932907009 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 195 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Save the Cat! is a must-read for both the novice and the professional screenwriter.” – Todd Black, Producer, Hope Springs, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The Pursuit of Happyness, The Weather Man, Antwone Fisher“Want to know how to be a successful writer in Hollywood? The answers are here. “One of the most comprehensive and insightful how-to's out there. Quite simply one of the most practical guides to writing mainstream spec scripts on the market." – Screentalk Magazine . Blake Snyder has written an insider's book that's informative and funny, too.” – David Hoberman, Producer, Muppets Most Wanted (2014), The Muppets, The Shaggy Dog , Raising Helen, Walking Tall, Monk (TV)"You'd have to look far and wide to find a better book to help you achieve your goals
“Save the Cat” is just one of many ironclad rules for making your ideas more marketable and your script more satisfying, including: The four elements of every winning logline The seven immutable laws of screenplay physics The 10 genres that every movie ever made can be categorized by and why they’re important to your script Why your Hero must serve your Idea Mastering the 15 Beats Creating the “Perfect Beast” by using The Board to map 40 scenes with conflict and emotional change How to get back on track with proven rules for script repair This ultimate insider’s guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a showbiz veteran who’s proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat.. Here’s what started the phenomenon: the best seller, for over 15 years, that’s been used by screenwriters around the world! Blake Snyder tells all in this fast, funny and candid look inside the movie business
Blake Snyder's Save the Cat series of books are the best selling books on screenwriting
Screenwriters--heads up! mike6 Excellent guide to writing screenplays. This is the one book you must read if you wish to enter this field. The author speaks from experience, and he teaches you a lot in a short book. I've read many books on the subject, this one places in the top five. It's a must have.Read it, use it, and your career will have a real shot at success in screenwriting.. Extremely Resourceful Tool Noladarling I'm surprised I'm just getting around to writing a review. I've read this book several times, refer it often and use it as a resource every time I'm stuck or need a refresher. It's just awesome and fun. I'm so glad Blake Snyder took the time to share his tools with us before his untimely passing. Don't just buy it. Buy two copies and give one away to a friend.. Aaron McMahan said Happy Writing!. Very informative. There are many more elements regarding book plotting than can reasonably be revealed in one book but it's informative, nonetheless. Also see Dwight Swain's book, Techniques of the Selling Writer for assistance with scenes/sequels and motivation/reaction units. Happy Writing!