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Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies At-A-Glance
  Here’s a new feature created by our man in Chicago, JD Scruggs. JD is a big fan of Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies, but wanted one all-encompassing document to get an overview. For all you who want to know what your movie is “most like,” here’s JD’s contribution to your efforts! Please note: The movie titles in all capital letters are the ones broken down beat-by-beat in the book. Thanks, JD!Download Now »

The Blake Snyder Beat Sheet
  Structure a story that resonates by filling in this form with Blake’s 15 beats.Download Now »

Wedding Crashers Beat Sheet
  Take a look at Blake’s 15 beats of the hit movie starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn.Download Now »

Thesis – Antithesis – Synthesis
mediapage_paulgude.jpg   Our friend Heather Holmes created this document from the in-class breakdown Blake does in his Beat Sheet Workshops. It’s the handiest three-act timeline out there, and available to you right now!Download Now »
Tips on Writing Comedy
  Want to write a comedy, but don’t know where to start? Try these 10 idea-generating exercises!Download Now »

Tips on Writing Horror
  In the mood for horror but can’t nail the story? Here’s 10 ways to unleash your inner Stephen King!Download Now »

48 Things To Do in 48 Hours in LA
  You have two days to visit Los Angeles and, aspiring screenwriter that you are, you know those 48 hours have to count. Here are 48 places to check out in Tinseltown.Download Now »

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