Blake Snyder’s Save The Cat technique has helped countless screenwriters over the years. While some find it too formulaic, others especially those in the beginning of their careers, find it a useful method to structure their stories coherently and overcome writer’s block. This method breaks down a screenplay into 15 essential beats, each serving a […]
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Ideas can emerge from anywhere and often do at unexpected times. Whether it’s a book you just came across, an article you chanced upon, an incident that happened to you or your friend, or by simply watching another movie – the initial inspiration can hardly be predicted or engineered. The more you consume and the […]
Story frameworks help you map out your myriad ideas into a screenplay. In the year 2005, Blake Snyder famously introduced a 15 point beat sheet in his book book “Save The Cat”. It provides a set of 15 clearly defined elements that every screenplay should have. Additionally it also specifies what page or page range […]