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Mentioned in 26 episodes
Save the Cat
Book • 2005
In 'Save the Cat!', Blake Snyder provides a detailed analysis of the three-act structure and introduces his 15-beat sheet, a method for structuring screenplays.
The book covers key elements such as the Opening Image, Catalyst, Debate, Break into Two, B Story, Fun and Games, Midpoint, Bad Guys Close In, All Is Lost, Dark Night of the Soul, Break into Three, Finale, and Final Image.
Snyder also discusses the importance of making the hero likable through the 'Save the Cat' rule and breaks down successful films to illustrate his points.
The book is widely regarded as a definitive resource for screenwriters, offering practical advice and a clear framework for storytelling.
The book covers key elements such as the Opening Image, Catalyst, Debate, Break into Two, B Story, Fun and Games, Midpoint, Bad Guys Close In, All Is Lost, Dark Night of the Soul, Break into Three, Finale, and Final Image.
Snyder also discusses the importance of making the hero likable through the 'Save the Cat' rule and breaks down successful films to illustrate his points.
The book is widely regarded as a definitive resource for screenwriters, offering practical advice and a clear framework for storytelling.
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Mentioned in 26 episodes
Recommended by Eric Weinstein as a helpful resource for understanding the structure of films.
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Rick Rubin as an author whose book on screenwriting is referenced in the context of the midpoint in a story.
Rick Rubin as an author whose book on screenwriting is referenced in the context of the midpoint in a story.
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Steven Pressfield
Mentioned by Nick Bilton as a book on screenwriting that taught him valuable lessons about character-driven storytelling and cinematic techniques.
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Mentionné par Théo Lion comme le premier livre qu'il a lu sur le storytelling.
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Donald Miller as the most influential book in Hollywood, detailing a formula for writing movies.
Donald Miller as the most influential book in Hollywood, detailing a formula for writing movies.
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Mentioned by Savannah Gilbo ; her advice on marrying external plot to character inner growth is highlighted.
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Brandon Sanderson as an example of an author who uses a three-act structure in their novels.
Brandon Sanderson as an example of an author who uses a three-act structure in their novels.
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Story Structures - Plot Theory: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #3 (2025)
Mentioned by Donald Miller as the most influential book in Hollywood, outlining the formula for writing successful movies.
Donald Miller as the most influential book in Hollywood, outlining the formula for writing successful movies.
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Why That Worked #2: Top Gun Maverick—The Strategy Behind Its Billion-Dollar Success
Mentioned by Ines Johnson when discussing different narrative structures and their application in storytelling.
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Page Turner Pacing Strategy
Mentioned as the creator of the Save the Cat beat sheet, a popular story structure tool for screenwriters.
Save the Cat (and Your Story) with Blake Snyder’s Beat Sheet
