He begins with the logline, that pithy one sentence that captures the essence of the movie. “Save the Cat” is packed full of valuable advice that should help even the most experienced screenwriter. Unfortunately he died suddenly in August 2009 at the age of 51. In the introduction to “Save the Cat” he says, “I think it would be nice if the guy writing the book on how to write a screenplay had actually sold something.” Blake Snyder was that guy. At the same time he provided script analysis for major studios such as Disney and DreamWorks. In 2003 he decided to share his screenwriting ideas and began working on “Save the Cat” and teaching weekend workshops for writers, filmmakers and executives. I think it would be nice if the guy writing the book on how to write a screenplay had actually sold something. By 2004 he had sold 13 spec scripts, two of which earned him seven figure cheques. He became a full time writer in 1987 and sold his spec screenplay, “Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot” in 1989 for $500,000. When Blake’s voice broke his father had to fire him, but he stayed in the industry, earning a degree in English from Georgetown University and a part time job with Disney as a writer. ISBN 1-93 Amazon Price: US $13.57 ABOUT THE AUTHORīlake Snyder began his Hollywood career at the tender age of eight, working as a voice over artist for his father, Emmy award winning producer Ken Snyder. Jack Brislee reviews “Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting That You’ll Ever Need” by Blake Snyder.
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