Save The Cat!
Save The Cat!
Blake Snyder
Neville Medhora
It takes you through 11 different 'archetypes' of screenplays you can write, and the exact elements each needs to be a great story. - Neville Medhora
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Smart in a lot of ways, but also, with all due respect to the smart guy who wrote it, sort of cynical and off-putting at times. - Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Tim Ferriss
A very helpful book as a starting point when thinking of screenwriting and also calls me on my own bullshit. - Tim Ferriss
Eric Weinstein
Eric Weinstein tweet about books that mattered enough to him.
Donald Miller
Donald Miller recommended this book on Twitter.
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Save The Cat!

Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told

Blake Snyder
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Blake Snyder
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In "Save The Cat!," Blake Snyder delivers a masterclass in screenwriting, distilling decades of Hollywood success into an essential guide for storytellers of every stripe. With a lively and engaging tone, Snyder unlocks the secrets of compelling narrative structure, offering a roadmap not just for screenwriters, but for novelists and movie enthusiasts eager to understand the mechanics of storytelling. Through the lens of 50 iconic films, spanning genres and decades, he dissects what makes a story resonate, ensuring readers come away with both the inspiration and the tools to elevate their own writing. The book serves as both a sequel and a standalone powerhouse, packed with Snyder's sharp insights and practical advice, gleaned from a 20-year career as one of Hollywood's standout spec screenwriters. Whether breaking down the intricacies of plot or demystifying the unspoken rules of character development, "Save The Cat!" is an indispensable resource. It's a behind-the-scenes tour of movie magic, a workshop in successful storytelling, and a must-read for anyone passionate about bringing stories to life.

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Released
2007
1 Oct
Length
287
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Donald Miller recommended this book on Twitter.
Smart in a lot of ways, but also, with all due respect to the smart guy who wrote it, sort of cynical and off-putting at times. - Joseph Gordon-Levitt
It takes you through 11 different 'archetypes' of screenplays you can write, and the exact elements each needs to be a great story. - Neville Medhora
Eric Weinstein tweet about books that mattered enough to him.
A very helpful book as a starting point when thinking of screenwriting and also calls me on my own bullshit. - Tim Ferriss
follow the money
— Blake Snyder, Save The Cat!

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