Save the Cat! Everything You Need to Know About Screenwriting

Book No. 1 for screenwriters worldwide! The "Save the Cat!" trilogy is not just a global bestseller, it is one of the main textbooks in cinema! This book is the foundation for screenwriters of any level, regardless of whether you are writing your first script or your hundredth—you will always find something useful in it. "I want to give you the tools that will help you ride your horse and race like the wind, staying on course," says Blake Snyder, and he keeps his word! Inside you will find everything you need to write a successful script and sell it: • How to write the perfect logline? • What constitutes a competent pitch? • How many key points should there be in any script? • What is a three-act structure and what do cards have to do with it? • Who is an agent and why do you need one? In addition, you will find 50 QUESTIONS for SCRIPT DIAGNOSTICS, detailed breakdowns of loglines and synopses, a comprehensive guide to working with script cards, and plenty of words of encouragement. Blake Snyder has inspired and taught more than one generation of successful screenwriters; join you too! Save the cat! Blake Snyder is a world-renowned screenwriter, producer, educator, lecturer, and author of several bestsellers translated into many languages. "Save the Cat! Everything You Need to Know About Screenwriting" is one of the bibles of the film industry; it is both a professional textbook and a unique inspirer and motivator for both novice and experienced screenwriters.