Save The Cat! Podcast https://savethecat.com/category/podcasts The Last Website On Storytelling You'll Ever Need Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:49:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://savethecat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-logo-stack-w-emblem-sandwiched-e1603720616837-32x32.jpg Save The Cat! Podcast https://savethecat.com/category/podcasts 32 32 Blake Snyder Enterprises no episodic 2015 Blake Snyder Enterprises 2015 Blake Snyder Enterprises podcast Save The Cat! Podcast https://savethecat.com/mediafiles/STCPodcast.jpg https://savethecat.com/category/podcasts b41ecbb4-976f-5fd1-8c19-b8f3c5f32f91 62314527 Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,catThe Last Podcast on Screenwriting you'll Ever Need.bj@blakesnyder.com Best of Blake Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Genres https://savethecat.com/podcasts/best-of-blake-save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-genres https://savethecat.com/podcasts/best-of-blake-save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-genres#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:00:35 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=91242 Hear Blake Snyder explain the components of each of his 10 genres in this Save the Cat! podcast.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/best-of-blake-save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-genres/feed 0 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 42:12 91242 bj@blakesnyder.com (Blake Snyder)noHear Blake Snyder explain the components of each of his 10 genres in this Save the Cat! podcast. The post Best of Blake Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Genres appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Hear Blake Snyder explain the components of each of his 10 genres in this Save the Cat! podcast. The post Best of Blake Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Genres appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Newly Discovered Blake Snyder Audio: The Importance of Concept and Idea https://savethecat.com/podcasts/newly-discovered-blake-snyder-audio-the-importance-of-concept-and-idea https://savethecat.com/podcasts/newly-discovered-blake-snyder-audio-the-importance-of-concept-and-idea#comments Thu, 28 Dec 2023 22:53:28 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=60402 In this podcast, Blake Snyder talks about the importance of concept, idea generation, how to harness your imagination, and how to write outstanding loglines .

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/newly-discovered-blake-snyder-audio-the-importance-of-concept-and-idea/feed 1 full 46:06 60402 bj@blakesnyder.com (BJ Markel)noIn this podcast, Blake Snyder talks about the importance of concept, idea generation, how to harness your imagination, and how to write outstanding loglines . The post Newly Discovered Blake Snyder Audio: The Importance of Concept and Idea appeared first on Save the Cat!®.In this podcast, Blake Snyder talks about the importance of concept, idea generation, how to harness your imagination, and how to write outstanding loglines . The post Newly Discovered Blake Snyder Audio: The Importance of Concept and Idea appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Jamie Nash Scriptcake Podcast https://savethecat.com/podcasts/jamie-nash-scriptcake-podcast https://savethecat.com/podcasts/jamie-nash-scriptcake-podcast#respond Fri, 11 Aug 2023 02:37:04 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=57474 A podcast with Jamie Nash, author of Save the Cat! Writes for TV and the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet Workbook, delivering screenwriting tactics that are easily understood and actionable.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/jamie-nash-scriptcake-podcast/feed 0 57474 bj@blakesnyder.com (BJ Markel) Best of Blake! Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Genres https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-genres https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-genres#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:30:54 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=12934 The components of his story types

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-genres/feed 1 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 42:12 12934 bj@blakesnyder.com (Blake Snyder)noThe components of his story types The post Best of Blake! Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Genres appeared first on Save the Cat!®.The components of his story types The post Best of Blake! Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Genres appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Your Pitch and Logline https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-on-your-pitch-and-logline https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-on-your-pitch-and-logline#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:00:59 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=12476 In this podcast, Blake Snyder discusses your idea -- and how to express it in an effective pitch and logline

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-on-your-pitch-and-logline/feed 2 Blake Snyder Enterprises full 39:15 12476 bj@blakesnyder.com (Blake Snyder)noIn this podcast, Blake Snyder discusses your idea -- and how to express it in an effective pitch and logline The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Your Pitch and Logline appeared first on Save the Cat!®.In this podcast, Blake Snyder discusses your idea -- and how to express it in an effective pitch and logline The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Your Pitch and Logline appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Embrace the Beats! https://savethecat.com/podcasts/embrace-the-beats https://savethecat.com/podcasts/embrace-the-beats#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2020 03:57:20 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=31577 Master Cat Naomi Beaty shows how movies of any type can share a basic structure and still engage audiences with new, interesting ideas.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/embrace-the-beats/feed 1 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 6:23 31577 bj@blakesnyder.com (Naomi Beaty)noMaster Cat Naomi Beaty shows how movies of any type can share a basic structure and still engage audiences with new, interesting ideas. The post Embrace the Beats! appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Master Cat Naomi Beaty shows how movies of any type can share a basic structure and still engage audiences with new, interesting ideas. The post Embrace the Beats! appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat How Do You Choose Your Story’s Genre? https://savethecat.com/genre/how-do-you-choose-your-storys-genre https://savethecat.com/genre/how-do-you-choose-your-storys-genre#comments Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:23:13 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=18381 We help you take a closer look at your story ideas.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/genre/how-do-you-choose-your-storys-genre/feed 10 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 11:16 18381 bj@blakesnyder.com (Naomi Beaty)noWe help you take a closer look at your story ideas. The post How Do You Choose Your Story&#8217;s Genre? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.We help you take a closer look at your story ideas. The post How Do You Choose Your Story&#8217;s Genre? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat 3 Valuable Lessons from Our Script Challenge https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/podcats-3-valuable-lessons-from-our-script-challenge https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/podcats-3-valuable-lessons-from-our-script-challenge#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2019 03:11:55 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=18029 Master Cat Naomi Beaty reveals 3 things script readers look for.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/podcats-3-valuable-lessons-from-our-script-challenge/feed 10 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 9:22 18029 bj@blakesnyder.com (Naomi Beaty)noMaster Cat Naomi Beaty reveals 3 things script readers look for. The post 3 Valuable Lessons from Our Script Challenge appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Master Cat Naomi Beaty reveals 3 things script readers look for. The post 3 Valuable Lessons from Our Script Challenge appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat When Do You Use the Beat Sheet? https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-7-when-do-you-use-the-beat-sheet https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-7-when-do-you-use-the-beat-sheet#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2018 04:22:16 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=17496 Discover many ways you can integrate the beat sheet into your writing process.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-7-when-do-you-use-the-beat-sheet/feed 4 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 30:55 17496 bj@blakesnyder.com (naomi beaty and don roff)noDiscover many ways you can integrate the beat sheet into your writing process. The post When Do You Use the Beat Sheet? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Discover many ways you can integrate the beat sheet into your writing process. The post When Do You Use the Beat Sheet? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat How Does the Catalyst Beat Vary According to Genre? https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-6-how-does-the-catalyst-beat-vary-according-to-genre https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-6-how-does-the-catalyst-beat-vary-according-to-genre#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:40:18 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=17301 Each of Blake Snyder's 10 genres have distinctive catalysts.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-6-how-does-the-catalyst-beat-vary-according-to-genre/feed 3 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 32:39 17301 bj@blakesnyder.com (naomi beaty and don roff)noEach of Blake Snyder's 10 genres have distinctive catalysts. The post How Does the Catalyst Beat Vary According to Genre? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Each of Blake Snyder's 10 genres have distinctive catalysts. The post How Does the Catalyst Beat Vary According to Genre? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat The Finale Beat https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-5-the-finale-beat https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-5-the-finale-beat#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:51:37 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=17120 What do you, the writer, need to know?

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-5-the-finale-beat/feed 3 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 6:11 17120 bj@blakesnyder.com (Naomi Beaty)noWhat do you, the writer, need to know? The post The Finale Beat appeared first on Save the Cat!®.What do you, the writer, need to know? The post The Finale Beat appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat The Last 3 Pillar Beats https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-4-the-last-3-pillar-beats https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-4-the-last-3-pillar-beats#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:59:04 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=16922 The Catalyst, Break into Two, and Break into Three story beats

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-4-the-last-3-pillar-beats/feed 4 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 14:29 16922 bj@blakesnyder.com (naomi beaty and don roff)noThe Catalyst, Break into Two, and Break into Three story beats The post The Last 3 Pillar Beats appeared first on Save the Cat!®.The Catalyst, Break into Two, and Break into Three story beats The post The Last 3 Pillar Beats appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat The First 3 Pillar Beats https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-3-the-first-3-pillar-beats https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-3-the-first-3-pillar-beats#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2018 13:57:41 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=16885 Opening Image, Midpoint, and Final Image

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-3-the-first-3-pillar-beats/feed 6 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 12:20 16885 bj@blakesnyder.com (naomi beaty and don roff)noOpening Image, Midpoint, and Final Image The post The First 3 Pillar Beats appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Opening Image, Midpoint, and Final Image The post The First 3 Pillar Beats appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat In What Order Should You Write Your Beats? https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-2-in-what-order-should-you-write-your-beats https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-2-in-what-order-should-you-write-your-beats#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:30:15 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=16745 Master Cat Naomi Beaty shares strategies that can help you develop your beat sheet in a way that works for you.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-2-in-what-order-should-you-write-your-beats/feed 7 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 5:29 16745 bj@blakesnyder.com (Naomi Beaty)noMaster Cat Naomi Beaty shares strategies that can help you develop your beat sheet in a way that works for you. The post In What Order Should You Write Your Beats? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Master Cat Naomi Beaty shares strategies that can help you develop your beat sheet in a way that works for you. The post In What Order Should You Write Your Beats? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat When Is a Beat a Scene vs. a Section of Your Script? https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-one-when-is-a-beat-a-scene-vs-a-section-of-your-script https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-one-when-is-a-beat-a-scene-vs-a-section-of-your-script#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:27:44 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=16713 You need to understand the proportions of your story beats to create a foundation that truly resonates with readers and audiences.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-deep-dive-into-the-blake-snyder-beat-sheet-part-one-when-is-a-beat-a-scene-vs-a-section-of-your-script/feed 16 Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC full 7:31 16713 bj@blakesnyder.com (Naomi Beaty)noYou need to understand the proportions of your story beats to create a foundation that truly resonates with readers and audiences. The post When Is a Beat a Scene vs. a Section of Your Script? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.You need to understand the proportions of your story beats to create a foundation that truly resonates with readers and audiences. The post When Is a Beat a Scene vs. a Section of Your Script? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Why Stakes Should Be Primal https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-why-stakes-should-be-primal https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-why-stakes-should-be-primal#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:16:10 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=16607 Ask moral questions.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-why-stakes-should-be-primal/feed 2 full 16607 bj@blakesnyder.com (Cory Milles)noAsk moral questions. The post Why Stakes Should Be Primal appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Ask moral questions. The post Why Stakes Should Be Primal appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Can Your Antagonist Switch Sides? https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-can-your-antagonist-switch-sides https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-can-your-antagonist-switch-sides#comments Fri, 11 May 2018 14:02:35 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=16313 Answers to a challenging question

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-can-your-antagonist-switch-sides/feed 5 full 16313 bj@blakesnyder.com (Naomi Beaty)noAnswers to a challenging question The post Can Your Antagonist Switch Sides? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Answers to a challenging question The post Can Your Antagonist Switch Sides? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat When Should You Know Your Theme? https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-when-should-you-know-your-theme https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-when-should-you-know-your-theme#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:59:27 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=16039 What is your theme's purpose?

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-when-should-you-know-your-theme/feed 10 full 5:15 16039 bj@blakesnyder.com (Naomi Beaty)noWhat is your theme's purpose? The post When Should You Know Your Theme? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.What is your theme's purpose? The post When Should You Know Your Theme? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Which Beat Is the Most Critical to Your Protagonist’s Transformation? https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-which-beat-is-the-most-critical-to-your-protagonists-transformation https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-which-beat-is-the-most-critical-to-your-protagonists-transformation#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:12:33 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=15826 Naomi Beaty shows how you can create an arc.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-which-beat-is-the-most-critical-to-your-protagonists-transformation/feed 16 full 15826 bj@blakesnyder.com (Naomi Beaty)noNaomi Beaty shows how you can create an arc. The post Which Beat Is the Most Critical to Your Protagonist&#8217;s Transformation? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Naomi Beaty shows how you can create an arc. The post Which Beat Is the Most Critical to Your Protagonist&#8217;s Transformation? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat The All Is Lost Beat Test https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-the-all-is-lost-beat-test https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-the-all-is-lost-beat-test#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2017 15:21:37 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=14326 How to use the story beat to crack your own story.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-the-all-is-lost-beat-test/feed 11 full 14326 bj@blakesnyder.com (jose silerio and naomi beaty)noHow to use the story beat to crack your own story. The post The All Is Lost Beat Test appeared first on Save the Cat!®.How to use the story beat to crack your own story. The post The All Is Lost Beat Test appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat An Interview with Screenwriter Marc Haimes https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-interview-with-screenwriter-marc-haimes https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-interview-with-screenwriter-marc-haimes#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:12:38 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=14277 The writer of Kubo and the Two Strings on creativity and the writing process.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcats-interview-with-screenwriter-marc-haimes/feed 4 full 14277 bj@blakesnyder.com (jose silerio and naomi beaty)noThe writer of Kubo and the Two Strings on creativity and the writing process. The post An Interview with Screenwriter Marc Haimes appeared first on Save the Cat!®.The writer of Kubo and the Two Strings on creativity and the writing process. The post An Interview with Screenwriter Marc Haimes appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Does Your Hero Have to Transform? https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-does-your-hero-have-to-transform https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-does-your-hero-have-to-transform#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2017 15:35:02 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=14194 Defining transformation.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-does-your-hero-have-to-transform/feed 1 full 14194 bj@blakesnyder.com (jose silerio and naomi beaty)noDefining transformation. The post Does Your Hero Have to Transform? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Defining transformation. The post Does Your Hero Have to Transform? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Choosing Your Genre https://savethecat.com/genre/podcats-choosing-your-genre https://savethecat.com/genre/podcats-choosing-your-genre#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2017 15:17:04 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=14181 How to use Blake Snyder's 10 genres to develop your story.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/genre/podcats-choosing-your-genre/feed 3 full 14181 bj@blakesnyder.com (jose silerio and naomi beaty)noHow to use Blake Snyder's 10 genres to develop your story. The post Choosing Your Genre appeared first on Save the Cat!®.How to use Blake Snyder's 10 genres to develop your story. The post Choosing Your Genre appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Your Theme Stated https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-your-theme-stated https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-your-theme-stated#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:20:44 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=14098 How and when you use this beat.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-your-theme-stated/feed 7 full 14098 bj@blakesnyder.com (jose silerio and naomi beaty)noHow and when you use this beat. The post Your Theme Stated appeared first on Save the Cat!®.How and when you use this beat. The post Your Theme Stated appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcats: Your B Story https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-your-b-story https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-your-b-story#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2016 15:30:11 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=14080 The purpose of your B Story and your B Story Character.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcats-your-b-story/feed 7 full 14080 bj@blakesnyder.com (jose silerio and naomi beaty)noThe purpose of your B Story and your B Story Character. The post Save the Cat!® Podcats: Your B Story appeared first on Save the Cat!®.The purpose of your B Story and your B Story Character. The post Save the Cat!® Podcats: Your B Story appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Your First Ten Pages https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-your-first-ten-pages https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-your-first-ten-pages#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:35:53 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=13981 The foundation of both your story and your hero's emotional needs.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-your-first-ten-pages/feed 21 full 13981 bj@blakesnyder.com (jose silerio and naomi beaty)noThe foundation of both your story and your hero's emotional needs. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Your First Ten Pages appeared first on Save the Cat!®.The foundation of both your story and your hero's emotional needs. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Your First Ten Pages appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Indie Film Hustle Podcast with Jose Silerio https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/indie-film-hustle-podcast-with-jose-silerio https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/indie-film-hustle-podcast-with-jose-silerio#comments Fri, 20 May 2016 03:15:02 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=13328 A comprehensive, stimulating interview with a Master Cat!

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/indie-film-hustle-podcast-with-jose-silerio/feed 2 13328 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio) Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part Three https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-three https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-three#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:59:17 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=12818 Bad Guys Close In and more

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-three/feed 5 full 12818 bj@blakesnyder.com (Blake Snyder)noBad Guys Close In and more The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats &#8211; Part Three appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Bad Guys Close In and more The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats &#8211; Part Three appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part Two https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-two https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-two#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:13:59 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=12805 Fun & Games and the Midpoint

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-two/feed 3 full 12805 bj@blakesnyder.com (Blake Snyder)noFun &#038; Games and the Midpoint The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats &#8211; Part Two appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Fun &#038; Games and the Midpoint The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats &#8211; Part Two appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats – Part One https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-one https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-one#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:55:25 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=12786 The first seven beats

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-explains-his-story-beats-part-one/feed 4 full 12786 bj@blakesnyder.com (Blake Snyder)noThe first seven beats The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats &#8211; Part One appeared first on Save the Cat!®.The first seven beats The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Explains His Story Beats &#8211; Part One appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Tootsie https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-on-tootsie https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-on-tootsie#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:57:51 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=12191 The thesis world of Act One vs. the upside-down world of Act Two

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-on-tootsie/feed 0 full 12191 bj@blakesnyder.com (Blake Snyder)noThe thesis world of Act One vs. the upside-down world of Act Two The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Tootsie appeared first on Save the Cat!®.The thesis world of Act One vs. the upside-down world of Act Two The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Tootsie appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Theme Stated and the Beats of Blank Check https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-on-theme-stated-and-the-beats-of-blank-check https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-on-theme-stated-and-the-beats-of-blank-check#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2015 04:16:21 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=11731 The first of newly discovered Blake Snyder audios

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-blake-snyder-on-theme-stated-and-the-beats-of-blank-check/feed 0 Blake Snyder Enterprises full 6:34 11731 bj@blakesnyder.com (Blake Snyder)noThe first of newly discovered Blake Snyder audios The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Theme Stated and the Beats of Blank Check appeared first on Save the Cat!®.The first of newly discovered Blake Snyder audios The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder on Theme Stated and the Beats of Blank Check appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: How Wes Anderson Creates a Unique World in The Grand Budapest Hotel https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-how-wes-anderson-creates-a-unique-world-in-the-grand-budapest-hotel https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-how-wes-anderson-creates-a-unique-world-in-the-grand-budapest-hotel#respond Fri, 01 May 2015 14:16:22 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=11434 The writer delivers a perfect Set-up.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-how-wes-anderson-creates-a-unique-world-in-the-grand-budapest-hotel/feed 0 full 11434 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noThe writer delivers a perfect Set-up. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: How Wes Anderson Creates a Unique World in The Grand Budapest Hotel appeared first on Save the Cat!®.The writer delivers a perfect Set-up. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: How Wes Anderson Creates a Unique World in The Grand Budapest Hotel appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Five-Point Finale of Whiplash https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-five-point-finale-of-whiplash https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-five-point-finale-of-whiplash#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2015 13:47:34 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=11420 A strong "High Tower Surprise"!

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-five-point-finale-of-whiplash/feed 2 full 11420 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noA strong "High Tower Surprise"! The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Five-Point Finale of Whiplash appeared first on Save the Cat!®.A strong "High Tower Surprise"! The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Five-Point Finale of Whiplash appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Birdman and Its Genre https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-birdman-and-its-genre https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-birdman-and-its-genre#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:30:25 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=11378 The genre of this Academy Award® winner is Rites of Passage.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-birdman-and-its-genre/feed 0 full 11378 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noThe genre of this Academy Award® winner is Rites of Passage. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Birdman and Its Genre appeared first on Save the Cat!®.The genre of this Academy Award® winner is Rites of Passage. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Birdman and Its Genre appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: This Is Where I Leave You and the Institutionalized Genre https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-this-is-where-i-leave-you-and-the-institutionalized-genre https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-this-is-where-i-leave-you-and-the-institutionalized-genre#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2015 15:20:05 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=11077 An excellent example of the Institutionalized genre.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-this-is-where-i-leave-you-and-the-institutionalized-genre/feed 1 full 11077 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noAn excellent example of the Institutionalized genre. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: This Is Where I Leave You and the Institutionalized Genre appeared first on Save the Cat!®.An excellent example of the Institutionalized genre. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: This Is Where I Leave You and the Institutionalized Genre appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Double Bump Catalyst of Big Hero 6 https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-double-bump-catalyst-of-big-hero-6 https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-double-bump-catalyst-of-big-hero-6#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2015 15:07:09 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=11045 When you need that extra push.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-double-bump-catalyst-of-big-hero-6/feed 0 full 11045 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noWhen you need that extra push. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Double Bump Catalyst of Big Hero 6 appeared first on Save the Cat!®.When you need that extra push. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Double Bump Catalyst of Big Hero 6 appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: What Makes Your “Upside-Down World” Work? https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-what-makes-your-upside-down-world-work https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-what-makes-your-upside-down-world-work#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:48:02 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10798 How different should your Act Two world be?

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-what-makes-your-upside-down-world-work/feed 0 full 10798 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noHow different should your Act Two world be? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: What Makes Your &#8220;Upside-Down World&#8221; Work? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.How different should your Act Two world be? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: What Makes Your &#8220;Upside-Down World&#8221; Work? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Why You Need a Tangible Goal for Your Hero https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-why-you-need-a-tangible-goal-for-your-hero https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-why-you-need-a-tangible-goal-for-your-hero#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:30:36 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10796 A goal is crucial.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-why-you-need-a-tangible-goal-for-your-hero/feed 2 full 10796 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noA goal is crucial. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Why You Need a Tangible Goal for Your Hero appeared first on Save the Cat!®.A goal is crucial. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Why You Need a Tangible Goal for Your Hero appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Does Change Have to Be Transformation? https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-does-change-have-to-be-transformation https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-does-change-have-to-be-transformation#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:33:09 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10736 A conversation about heroes.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-does-change-have-to-be-transformation/feed 2 full 10736 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noA conversation about heroes. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Does Change Have to Be Transformation? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.A conversation about heroes. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Does Change Have to Be Transformation? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Bad Guys Close In Beat https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-bad-guys-close-in-beat https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-bad-guys-close-in-beat#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2014 13:51:25 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10649 What is your antagonist's goal?

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-bad-guys-close-in-beat/feed 0 full 10649 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noWhat is your antagonist's goal? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Bad Guys Close In Beat appeared first on Save the Cat!®.What is your antagonist's goal? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Bad Guys Close In Beat appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Handle Your Hero’s Wants & Needs https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-how-to-handle-your-heros-wants-needs https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-how-to-handle-your-heros-wants-needs#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:13:34 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10513 What are your hero's needs?

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-how-to-handle-your-heros-wants-needs/feed 2 full 10513 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noWhat are your hero's needs? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Handle Your Hero&#8217;s Wants &#038; Needs appeared first on Save the Cat!®.What are your hero's needs? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Handle Your Hero&#8217;s Wants &#038; Needs appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Make Your Midpoint Masterful https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-how-to-make-your-midpoint-masterful https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-how-to-make-your-midpoint-masterful#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2014 13:37:32 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10408 What's the right halfway point for your story? What is the signal that the Fun and Games are over?

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-how-to-make-your-midpoint-masterful/feed 4 full 10408 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noWhat's the right halfway point for your story? What is the signal that the Fun and Games are over? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Make Your Midpoint Masterful appeared first on Save the Cat!®.What's the right halfway point for your story? What is the signal that the Fun and Games are over? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: How to Make Your Midpoint Masterful appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Moving the Beats https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-moving-the-beats https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-moving-the-beats#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:27:13 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10384 Can the sequence of the beats be changed?

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-moving-the-beats/feed 4 full 10384 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noCan the sequence of the beats be changed? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Moving the Beats appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Can the sequence of the beats be changed? The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Moving the Beats appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Power of Value-Added Tension https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-the-power-of-value-added-tension https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-the-power-of-value-added-tension#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:03:12 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10203 Discover a way to raise the stakes for your hero.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/save-the-cat-podcast-the-power-of-value-added-tension/feed 6 full 10203 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noDiscover a way to raise the stakes for your hero. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Power of Value-Added Tension appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Discover a way to raise the stakes for your hero. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Power of Value-Added Tension appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Theme Stated Beat of Little Miss Sunshine https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-theme-stated-beat-of-little-miss-sunshine https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-theme-stated-beat-of-little-miss-sunshine#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:21:11 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10184 How characters can resonate.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-theme-stated-beat-of-little-miss-sunshine/feed 0 full 10184 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noHow characters can resonate. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Theme Stated Beat of Little Miss Sunshine appeared first on Save the Cat!®.How characters can resonate. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Theme Stated Beat of Little Miss Sunshine appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Bad Guys Close In Beat of Nebraska https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-bad-guys-close-in-beat-of-nebraska https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-bad-guys-close-in-beat-of-nebraska#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:57:17 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10077 How set-ups can really pay off.

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-bad-guys-close-in-beat-of-nebraska/feed 1 full 10077 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noHow set-ups can really pay off. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Bad Guys Close In Beat of Nebraska appeared first on Save the Cat!®.How set-ups can really pay off. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Bad Guys Close In Beat of Nebraska appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Opening and Final Image Beats of Dallas Buyers Club https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-opening-and-final-image-beats-of-dallas-buyers-club https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-opening-and-final-image-beats-of-dallas-buyers-club#comments Fri, 30 May 2014 14:00:26 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10067 If the Opening and Final Images show the true transformation of a hero, the story will really resonate. A powerful example comes from Jean-Marc Vallée’s fact-based drama, Dallas Buyers Club, and the changes we see in Ron Woodroof as played by Oscar®-winning Best Actor Matthew McConaughey....

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-opening-and-final-image-beats-of-dallas-buyers-club/feed 1 10067 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio) Save the Cat!® Podcast: What Is the Genre of Captain America: The Winter Soldier? https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-what-is-the-genre-of-captain-america-the-winter-soldier https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-what-is-the-genre-of-captain-america-the-winter-soldier#comments Fri, 16 May 2014 13:42:52 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=10033 Can a Superhero be in a Whydunit… and if so, why? That’s the question Master Cat! Jose Silerio tackles in this podcast that considers what makes this big box-office hit resonate. Listen to Jose and Guy Thompson talk about Blake Snyder’s genres and this Marvel-ous...

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]]> https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-what-is-the-genre-of-captain-america-the-winter-soldier/feed 1 10033 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio) Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Opening and Final Image Beats of Frozen https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-opening-and-final-image-beats-of-frozen https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-opening-and-final-image-beats-of-frozen#comments Fri, 25 Apr 2014 13:50:10 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=9968   Master Cat! Jose Silerio shows how the Opening and Final Images in this year’s Best Animated Picture Oscar® winner do exactly what they should, contrasting the world at the beginning of the story with the world at the end, and emphasizing the transformation of the...

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/save-the-cat-podcast-the-opening-and-final-image-beats-of-frozen/feed 3 full 9968 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)no&#160; Master Cat! Jose Silerio shows how the Opening and Final Images in this year&#8217;s Best Animated Picture Oscar® winner do exactly what they should, contrasting the world at the beginning of the story with the world at the end, and emphasizing the transformation of the... The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Opening and Final Image Beats of Frozen appeared first on Save the Cat!®.&#160; Master Cat! Jose Silerio shows how the Opening and Final Images in this year&#8217;s Best Animated Picture Oscar® winner do exactly what they should, contrasting the world at the beginning of the story with the world at the end, and emphasizing the transformation of the... The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Opening and Final Image Beats of Frozen appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Debate Beat in 12 Years a Slave https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/the-save-the-cat-podcast-the-debate-beat-in-12-years-a-slave https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/the-save-the-cat-podcast-the-debate-beat-in-12-years-a-slave#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:05:46 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=9897 Master Cat! Jose Silerio shows how the Debate beat in this year’s Best Picture Oscar® winner does exactly what it should, setting up the Theme Stated and telling the audience what this story is about: how Solomon Northrup will live… and not just merely survive. Listen...

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]]> https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/the-save-the-cat-podcast-the-debate-beat-in-12-years-a-slave/feed 3 full 9897 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio)noMaster Cat! Jose Silerio shows how the Debate beat in this year&#8217;s Best Picture Oscar® winner does exactly what it should, setting up the Theme Stated and telling the audience what this story is about: how Solomon Northrup will live&#8230; and not just merely survive. Listen... The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Debate Beat in 12 Years a Slave appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Master Cat! Jose Silerio shows how the Debate beat in this year&#8217;s Best Picture Oscar® winner does exactly what it should, setting up the Theme Stated and telling the audience what this story is about: how Solomon Northrup will live&#8230; and not just merely survive. Listen... The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: The Debate Beat in 12 Years a Slave appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Genre and Gravity https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-genre-and-gravity https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-genre-and-gravity#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2014 19:51:13 +0000 https://savethecat.com/?p=9835 Master Cat! Jose Silerio shows how Gravity is a Dude(tte) with a Problem — and how knowing the genre of your story can help you write it — in this discussion with Guy Thompson .

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]]> https://savethecat.com/genre/save-the-cat-podcast-genre-and-gravity/feed 8 9835 bj@blakesnyder.com (Jose Silerio) Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Phones into Will Akers’ Screenwriting Class at Vanderbilt https://savethecat.com/podcasts/blake-phones-into-will-akers-screenwriting-class-at-vanderbilt https://savethecat.com/podcasts/blake-phones-into-will-akers-screenwriting-class-at-vanderbilt#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2013 03:58:01 +0000 http://www.epopp.com/savethecat/?p=9339 Blake talks to the students of Will Akers (Your Screenplay Sucks) in this invigorating breakdown of The Verdict (writer: David Mamet; director: Sidney Lumet) — including the role of the B Story and Theme Stated in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the necessary balance of protagonist and nemesis —...

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/blake-phones-into-will-akers-screenwriting-class-at-vanderbilt/feed 0 Blake Snyder Enterprises full 27:37 9339 bj@blakesnyder.com (Blake Snyder)noBlake talks to the students of Will Akers (Your Screenplay Sucks) in this invigorating breakdown of The Verdict (writer: David Mamet; director: Sidney Lumet) &#8212; including the role of the B Story and Theme Stated in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the necessary balance of protagonist and nemesis &#8212;... The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Phones into Will Akers&#8217; Screenwriting Class at Vanderbilt appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Blake talks to the students of Will Akers (Your Screenplay Sucks) in this invigorating breakdown of The Verdict (writer: David Mamet; director: Sidney Lumet) &#8212; including the role of the B Story and Theme Stated in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and the necessary balance of protagonist and nemesis &#8212;... The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Phones into Will Akers&#8217; Screenwriting Class at Vanderbilt appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Interviewed by Robin Mizell https://savethecat.com/podcasts/blake-interview-with-robin-mizell https://savethecat.com/podcasts/blake-interview-with-robin-mizell#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2013 03:51:26 +0000 http://www.epopp.com/savethecat/?p=9336   Blake Snyder talks about storytelling, screenwriting, empowering writers — and transformation — in this in-depth conversation with Robin Mizell about his 3 books.      

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]]> https://savethecat.com/podcasts/blake-interview-with-robin-mizell/feed 0 full 9336 bj@blakesnyder.com (Blake Snyder)no&#160; Blake Snyder talks about storytelling, screenwriting, empowering writers &#8212; and transformation &#8212; in this in-depth conversation with Robin Mizell about his 3 books.   &#160; &#160; The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Interviewed by Robin Mizell appeared first on Save the Cat!®.&#160; Blake Snyder talks about storytelling, screenwriting, empowering writers &#8212; and transformation &#8212; in this in-depth conversation with Robin Mizell about his 3 books.   &#160; &#160; The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Blake Snyder Interviewed by Robin Mizell appeared first on Save the Cat!®.Film,scripts,scripting,script,writing,screenplay,save,the,cat