Arts:Books
If you've spent any time at a writers conference or workshop, chances are you've heard at least one person bring up Save the Cat. Today we're talking about Blake Snyder's famous formula for screenwriting and how it has been adapted for fiction writing and television.
Books Referenced:
- Save the Cat
- Save the Cat Strikes Back
- Save the Cat Goes to the Movies
- Save the Cat Writes for TV
*Side Note: Melissa was wrong. There are 7 total books available, including Save the Cat Writes a Novel and Save the Cat Goes to the Indies! So if you like the main book, definitely check out the expanded guidance for different mediums or problem areas.
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