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The Story Goal: What Does Your Protagonist Want?

Your story goal is your spine. The post The Story Goal: What Does Your Protagonist Want? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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Can Your Antagonist Switch Sides?

Answers to a challenging question The post Can Your Antagonist Switch Sides? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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When Is a Beat a Scene vs. a Section of Your Script?

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?...

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In What Order Should You Write Your Beats?

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!®.

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The Finale Beat

What do you, the writer, need to know? The post The Finale Beat appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Beat Sheet

See how you can write and edit to the beats. The post <i>Won’t You Be My Neighbor?</i> Beat Sheet appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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The Princess Bride Beat Sheet

William Goldman's script explores the idea of true love. The post <i>The Princess Bride</i> Beat Sheet appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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Need a Screenplay Idea? Try This Game!

A way to come up with one idea after another The post Need a Screenplay Idea? Try This Game! appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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3 Valuable Lessons from Our Script Challenge

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!®.

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How Do You Choose Your Story’s Genre?

We help you take a closer look at your story ideas. The post How Do You Choose Your Story’s Genre? appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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Save the Cat! Tips for Adapting Your Novel Into a Screenplay

Movies often tell simple stories. The post Save the Cat! Tips for Adapting Your Novel Into a Screenplay appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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High Noon Beat Sheet

See how the film classic 'High Noon,' starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, hits Blake Snyder's story beats in this Save the Cat!® beat sheet, and understand why the film is in the Blake Snyder genre...

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The Babadook Beat Sheet

Screenwriter Jennifer Kent has put a Monster in the House and it's name is The Babadook.The post <i>The Babadook</i> Beat Sheet appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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Ratatouille Beat Sheet

Writer Brad Bird serves 15 tasty beats in a story that really cooks.The post <i>Ratatouille</i> Beat Sheet appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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The Conversation Beat Sheet

The beats of the winner of the esteemed Palme d'Or in 1974.The post <i>The Conversation</i> Beat Sheet appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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Jaws Beat Sheet

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Spielberg classic, which premiered on June 20, 1975, we present this tasty breakdown.The post <i>Jaws</i> Beat Sheet appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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Body Heat Beat Sheet

There's plenty of heat in each beat of Lawrence Kasdan's 1981 classic.The post <i>Body Heat</i> Beat Sheet appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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The Lobster Beat Sheet

See how the highly acclaimed indie hit the beats.The post <i>The Lobster</i> Beat Sheet appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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Story Stakes and the Power of Why

Good stories show us WHAT will happen, and WHY it matters.The post Story Stakes and the Power of Why appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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Hamilton Beat Sheet

A stage musical hit the beats with lyrics that deliver a story that resonates.The post <i>Hamilton</i> Beat Sheet appeared first on Save the Cat!®.

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