Save the cat! : the last book on screenwriting you'll ever need
/ by Blake Snyder
- 1st ed.
- xvi, 195 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes illustrations
"Save the Cat!" by Blake Snyder is a popular screenwriting guide that offers a structured approach to crafting compelling stories, particularly for film. The core concept revolves around the idea that a protagonist should perform a likable act early in the story, often symbolized by "saving the cat," to immediately engage the audience. The book provides a framework for developing a strong logline, understanding genres, mastering the 15 beats of a screenplay, and creating a compelling narrative structure.