Screenwriting Basics #2: A Save the Cat!® Course

🎉 Course Headline:

Learn by Example: A Crash Course Breaking Down 3 Screenplays with the Save the Cat!® Method So You Can Write Your Story!

Welcome to Screenwriting Basics #2! 🎬

Thanks to you, Save the Cat!® continues to be the #1-selling set of books on both screenwriting and novel writing. Founded in 2005 by screenwriter Blake Snyder, and later adapted by novelist Jessica Brody and writer Jamie Nash, the Save the Cat!® principles have become the standards by which working writers, studio executives, publishers, and entertainment professionals develop and evaluate scripts and manuscripts.

Now, we've crafted a series of online classes designed to simplify the complexities of storytelling. Our Save the Cat!® online courses take you step by step through the Save the Cat!® methodology, helping you discover, organize, and tighten your story.

As the late great Blake Snyder said, “The worst thing that can happen in screenwriting is not to finish. Half-written screenplays never sell!” Let's help you start and finish your story. 🏆

What You'll Learn:

In this course, you will learn the key elements and purpose of each of Blake Snyder's 15 story beats. We'll illustrate these beats by examining 3 acclaimed films:

• KNIVES OUT - A twisty, thrilling whodunit that captivates audiences worldwide.
• JOJO RABBIT - A quirky, heartfelt tale of friendship and bravery during World War II.
• THE MANDALORIAN (Season 1) - The epic journey of a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy.

Through 15 short videos, one for each story beat, you'll see how the writers structured their very different stories in a very similar fashion using the Save the Cat!® method. This will provide you with a clear understanding of how to apply these principles to your own writing.

This Course Includes:

✅ 15 Videos: One for each of Blake Snyder's 15 story beats, meticulously explaining the structure and function within the screenwriting process.

📑 Downloadable PDF Essentials: A comprehensive guide to the core vocabulary of Save the Cat!®, including terms like:

• Promise of the Premise
• Stasis = Death (the Catalyst)
• Moment of Clarity

And much more. This resource will serve as an invaluable reference throughout your screenwriting journey. 📚✨

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid grasp of how to weave these story beats into your script to create a compelling narrative that captivates and satisfies audiences. So, are you ready to unlock the secrets of successful screenwriting with Save the Cat!®? Enroll now and take the first step towards bringing your stories to life! 🎞️✍️🚀