Save the Cat! : The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need

by Snyder, Blake

• ISBN13: 9781932907001
• ISBN10: 1932907009
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781615930005
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-25
• Publisher: INGRAM

About This Book

Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need

ISBN: 9781932907001

"Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need" is a comprehensive guide to screenwriting, written by the renowned author Blake Snyder. This book has been a go-to resource for screenwriters around the world for over 15 years, offering a fast, funny, and candid look inside the movie business.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by aspiring and experienced screenwriters, as well as film students and educators. It's also valuable for anyone interested in understanding the principles of storytelling and how to craft compelling scripts.

History and Editions

The book was first published on May 25, 2005, by Michael Wiese Productions. It has since become a classic in the field of screenwriting, with its insights and techniques widely applied to various forms of storytelling.

Author and Other Works

Blake Snyder was a showbiz veteran who had proven that you can sell your script if you can "save the cat." He is known for his ability to break down complex storytelling concepts into simple, actionable rules. Although "Save the Cat!" is his most famous work, he also wrote "Story Fix: Transforming Your Novel from Broken to Brilliant" and "Be Different: Advertising on TV, Truth, Lies, Research, America's Best Commercials."

Key Features

• The Four Elements of Every Winning Logline: Snyder provides a clear guide on how to craft a compelling logline.
• The Seven Immutable Laws of Screenplay Physics: These laws help writers understand the fundamental structure of a screenplay.
• 10 Genres That Every Movie Ever Made Can Be Categorized By: This section helps writers understand the importance of genre in their scripts.
• Mastering the 15 Beats: Snyder's famous beat sheet is a tool for mapping out scenes with conflict and emotional change.
• Script Repair: The book offers proven rules for repairing and improving scripts.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781932907001
• eTextbook: Not available directly from the publisher, but available through various e-book platforms.
• Loose-leaf: Not available.
• Rental Options: Not available.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
• Publication Date: May 25, 2005
• Number of Pages: 195
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other editions or formats specifically listed for this book, it is widely available in paperback and digital formats through various retailers.

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Table of Contents

FOREWORD	ix
The official stamp of approval of the Save the Cat method from Sheila Hanahan Taylor, producer and development executive for Zide/Perry (American Pie, Final Destination, Hellboy)
INTRODUCTION	xi
Why another screenwriting book? - Some background on the author and the reason for the book - And what does the phrase "Save the Cat" mean anyway?
CHAPTER ONE: WHAT IS IT?	01	(20)
The importance of "the idea" - What is a "logline" and what are the four requirements to creating a better one? -.What is "high concept" and why is it still relevant? - Test pitching your movie for fun and profit - Plus five games to jump-start your idea-creating skills.
CHAPTER TWO: GIVE ME THE SAME THING....ONLY DIFFERENT!	21	(26)
All about genre - The 10 genres that every movie ever made can be categorized by - How genre is important to you and your movie - Plus ways to peg every movie's type.
CHAPTER THREE: IT'S ABOUT A GUY WHO...	47	(20)
The subject is the hero -Why the hero must serve the idea - How to adjust the hero to make your movie idea work better - The myth of casting your movie - Jungian archetypes and why we need 'em.
CHAPTER FOUR: LET'S BEAT IT OUT!	67	(30)
The beats of a movie as defined by the official "Blake Snyder Beat Sheet" a.k.a. the BS2 - An in-depth discussion of each of the 15 beats found in a successful movie as found in the BS2 - How the beats apply to Miss Congeniality.
CHAPTER FIVE: BUILDING THE PERFECT BEAST	97	(22)
Putting it up on the board - Sectioning off four horizontal rows, one for each section of the movie - 40 index cards and 40 only! - Troubleshooting based on the layout - How a screenplay is like a business plan and how you can create one that sells.
CHAPTER SIX: THE IMMUTABLE LAWS OF SCREENPLAY PHYSICS	119	(24)
Common sense rules of screenwriting based on experience in the trenches of Hollywood, such as: Save the Cat, The Pope in the Pool, Double Mumbo Jumbo, Laying Pipe, Too Much Marzipan a.k.a. Black Vet, Watch Out for That Glacier!, and Covenant of the Arc.
CHAPTER SEVEN: WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?	143	(20)
Despite everything, you've written 110 pages of nada - How to get back on track by using 6 fast double-checks on your work: The Hero Leads; Make The Bad Guy Badder; Turn, Turn, Turn; The Emotional Color Wheel; "Hi How Are You I'm Fine"; Take A Step Back - all ironclad and proven rules for script repair.
CHAPTER EIGHT: FINAL FADE IN	163	(20)
Before you send your script out, how can you smooth the way'? - Marketing ideas for both the newbie and the established professional that will help you get your script sold and made - Plus personal examples.
GLOSSARY	183
From A to Z, a review of every slangy STC expression and Hollywood-inside-the-310-area-code term.