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In this episode we talk about the #1 movie template "Save the Cat" by Blake Snyder.It is based on the hero's journey but also has elements of plot and pacing.It is so popular that it has been adapted to books, stories, videos and more!
Sometimes, the fire of creativity is struck not by lightning but by the slow, smoldering ache of dissatisfaction. And in today's soul-stirring conversation, we welcome Shawn Whitney, a filmmaker who found cinema not in the corridors of academia, but in the quiet rebellion of self-taught screenwriting and micro-budget filmmaking. Shawn Whitney is a screenwriter, director, and founder of Micro Budget Film Lab who empowers indie creators to tell powerful stories on shoestring budgets.Our journey with Shawn begins not in childhood fantasies of movie stardom, but in the dense woods of Brechtian theater and the quiet study of old black-and-white films. His path wandered, as many worthwhile ones do, through rejection, basement solitude, and heartbreak—until something within him demanded not just expression but transmutation. Shawn didn't study film in college. Instead, he emerged from the theater world and fell into filmmaking after a failed workshop production left him broke and dispirited. Yet that fall became his rise. As he said, “I just started writing screenplays and learning the craft in the quiet shadows.”There's something beautiful in learning the art of story not from glamorous sets or high-priced workshops but from the bones of failed experiments and the echoes of dialogue bouncing around your own mind.Shawn described his education not with fanfare but humility—referencing Sid Field, Blake Snyder, and the ever-controversial Save the Cat—tools that became his spiritual guides, not rigid masters. And with every script, he refined a method. Not the method, mind you. A method. “You just need a method. You can't just be anarchy,” he mused.But perhaps what struck me most was Shawn's philosophy that screenwriting is not just structure—it's an argument about what makes life meaningful. Films, he insists, must be animated not by market trends, but by inner turmoil, by the strange flickering passions of the human heart. “It can't just be about chopping up zombies. Your characters must go through an inner transformation.” That idea—that a film is a living question—sets Shawn apart in a world often obsessed with following the formula instead of feeling the pulse.Shawn's micro-budget films—“A Brand New You” and “F*cking My Way Back Home”—aren't just titles that stick. They are rebellious acts of filmmaking born from limited means and limitless creativity.His stories unfold not in sprawling CGI landscapes, but in human longing, funny sadness, and philosophical absurdity. One film follows a man trying to clone his dead wife in the living room. Another explores redemption from the passenger seat of a towed Cutlass Supreme. With a budget of $7,000 and a borrowed tow truck, Shawn pulled off scenes that feel bigger than most tentpole blockbusters.But filmmaking, for Shawn, isn't just about his own expression. Through Micro Budget Film Lab, he's become a teacher, a mentor, and a kind of mad scientist in the alchemical lab of storytelling. His passion is not merely to direct, but to help others break free from the gatekeeping systems that keep fresh stories from being told. “We need a micro budget movement,” he declared, envisioning a cinematic rebellion where filmmakers use what they have to tell stories no one else dares to.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Writing for Different Mediums with author/actor Luke Arnold. During the episode, Luke breaks down his approaches to four different mediums (prose, comics, screenwriting and video games), including expressing your creativity through various mediums, learning from other mediums, researching and understanding your medium, as well as comparing story structure, pacing, expectations, character development and worldbuilding across mediums.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Luke. Click here to check out part one.RESOURCES MENTIONED:- Scriptnotes Podcast- Save the Cat books by Blake Snyder and Jessica Brody- Kurt Vonnegut's “Shapes of Stories” lecture- Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud- A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George SaundersOUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects the medical industry, economic inequality, and what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred. Purchase Transference here.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUEST:Luke Arnold is an actor and the author of The Fetch Phillips Archives. His latest release is Whisper in the Wind, which you can purchase here. You can also wishlist his video game Shoot for the Moon on Steam.Find Luke on Instagram, Amazon and his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues, which you can purchase here.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Corporate Advertising Music" by SigmaMusicArt / "Synthetic Deception" by GioeleFazzeri- Video: Svavar Halldorsson / Gorodenkoff /artlab /Jacob Wackerhausen / FHP Animation Studio / SweetBunFactory / shivkantsharma07 / iLexx / circotasu / Astragal / Alasabyss
Blake Snyder told writers to 'Save the Cat,' but is this advice credible, or was Blake Snyder just a talented salesman? In Get Rec'd, Ed and Amanda examine his 1994 kid's film, 'Blank Check,' for the answer.For the flash enthusiasts, we also delve into how Blake Snyder's screenwriting advice can be applied to the short fiction format.Also in this episode, we touch on the line between plagiarism and homage, and deliver an important update for Not Quite Prize entrants.Join the conversation now on social media via the links at notquitewrite.com Register for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction at notquitewriteprize.com Enter our free erotic fiction competition, the Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction at notquitewritepodcast.com/fleshfiction
Are There Any Good Politicians? Examining 'Dave' (1993) and 'The Campaign' (2012)In this episode, Jerome breaks down Blake Snyder's 'beats' as they apply to two political comedies: 'Dave' (1993) starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver, and 'The Campaign' (2012) starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. The hosts ask the question, 'Are there any good politicians?' while addressing the intricacies of each film's storyline, character arcs, and thematic depth. The episode also highlights Jerome and Chris's contrasting perspectives on the effectiveness of junior high humor in political satire. To top it off, there's a heartfelt ode to their beloved Detroit Lions. It's an insightful, humorous discussion about politics, movies, and a touch of sports.00:00 Introduction and Show Updates01:22 Election Year and Political Movies02:34 Drinks and Movie Selection04:32 Discussion on 'Dave'06:04 1993 Movie Trivia09:14 Plot Breakdown of 'Dave'41:06 Script Analysis and Trivia44:27 Analyzing 'Twins': A Case of Perfect Rule Breaks45:24 The Role of Luck in Storytelling47:22 Rewriting Movies: Fixing Plot Holes48:20 Character Analysis: Alan's Role in 'Dave'49:55 Final Thoughts on 'Dave'50:30 Introducing 'The Campaign'52:01 Critiquing 'The Campaign'54:15 Box Office Performance and Cast Insights56:31 Plot Breakdown: 'The Campaign'01:14:06 Six Degrees of Separation and Trivia01:22:34 Closing Remarks and Sports TalkBuy or Rent Dave (1993)Buy or Rent The Campaign (2012)Follow Silver Screen Happy Hour on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/silverscreenhappyhour/
Stranger Than Wildcat Part Two Writer's Block & Literary Symbolism in Film - Stranger Than Fiction (2006)Hosts Chris Wiegand and brother Jerome dive deep into the 2006 film 'Stranger Than Fiction' starring Will Ferrell and Emma Thompson. Jerome meticulously breaks down Blake Snyder's beat structure as applied to the movie. They discuss themes of writer's block and uncover a surprising metaphor that ties the story to religious undertones, alongside this, they share their thoughts on 'Wildcat', ultimately making connections between filmmaking, storytelling, and life's deeper meanings.00:41 Introduction to Silver Screen Happy Hour00:50 Recap of Wildcat Episode01:40 Drinks and Banter02:44 Discussion on Stranger Than Fiction02:49 Movie Specs and Box Office Performance04:58 Cast and Characters05:40 First Impressions and Viewing Experiences07:40 Plot Overview and Key Scenes08:32 Harold's Mundane Life and Narration12:13 Meeting Anna and Hearing the Narration13:18 Karen Eiffel and the Rule of Three17:27 Harold's Transformation and Guitar Purchase26:39 Harold's Love Life and Discovering Karen27:19 Climax and Resolution30:27 The Role of the Wristwatch30:52 David Mamet's 'Why Here, Why Now?' Concept31:52 Plot Issues in 'Stranger Than Fiction'34:49 The Guitar Scene Analysis37:01 Religious Connotations in Films43:11 Six Degrees of Separation Game50:11 Bonus Content: Emotional ReflectionsWatch Stranger Than FictionFollow Silver Screen Happy Hour on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/silverscreenhappyhour/
It's the end of another year for Casual Trek, so Charlie and Miles have picked out episodes to gift each other!It's been quite a year, all in all, so they've both been merciful and decided to go for some fun episodes.Charlie's gift to Miles is Space:1999's Nick Tate guest starring in a Miles O'Brien spy drama in “Honour Among Thieves”Miles' gift to Charlie is some amnesia-based hijinks around a castle in “Among the Lotus Eaters”And for two episodes about betrayal with ‘Among' in the title, neither host mentions Among Us!00:02:17 What Non-Star Trek Thing We've Been Enjoying: Absolute Superman, Spy X Family, 00:14:02 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Honour Among Thieves”00:52:29 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “Among the Lotus Eaters”Talking points include: Castles, Miles is MARL now, Absolute Superman, Spy X Family, Titanic, Nick Tate, gangster movies, Goodfellas, disappointing D&D Beyond stats, Skip Intro's series on Copaganda, Poker Face, John Hodgeman (who I did know about from his podcast), Brighton is genuinely nice despite how Miles and I describe it, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Con Air, Chester will appear again, Blake Snyder ruining the film industry, Charlie is a Time Team nerd, Morgan Wallens is awful, Charlie and Miles do a forced amnesia bit, the amnesia plot of 24, the finale of Chuck, Dr Who amnesia theories. Oh, and occasionally Star Trek.Pedant's Corner:My Heart Will Go On is apparently a power balladThere's an 11 year difference between Nick Tate and Colm MeaneyCasual Trek is by Charlie Etheridge-Nunn and Miles Reid-LobattoMusic by Alfred Etheridge-NunnCasual Trek is a part of the Nerd & Tie NetworkChristmas music by Emraanhttps://ko-fi.com/casualtrekMiles' blog: http://www.mareidlobatto.wordpress.com Charlie's blog: http://www.fakedtales.com
Wildcat (2023) Movie Breakdown & TributeIs Wildcat worthy of an Oscar at the 2025 Academy Awards Ceremony? Multiple Oscars? Yes.Chris Wiegand and his special guest, wife Jessie, honor the late George Wiegand with a heartfelt tribute in this latest episode. They then get into an emotional and insightful breakdown of Wildcat (2023), starring Maya Hawke, directed by her father, Ethan Hawke. Jerome Wiegand joins in for an in-depth discussion using Blake Snyder's storytelling 'beats,' highlighting the film's artistic achievements and its poignant exploration of Flannery O'Connor's life and work. The hosts discuss the movie's thematic elements, potential Oscar-worthy performances, and the intricate relationship between faith and writing. One of the most compelling films of the year.00:00 Introduction and Tribute to Uncle George00:37 Discussing Wildcat and Flannery O'Connor01:41 Toasting to Uncle George02:32 Introducing the Silver Screen Happy Hour and Wildcat07:53 Exploring Flannery O'Connor's Life and Work10:47 Film's Reception and Artistic Choices18:04 Personal Reflections and Emotional Reactions34:02 Character Development and Storytelling Techniques43:37 Flannery's Defense Mechanism44:12 The Power of Film Interpretation44:56 The Emotional Priest Scene45:42 Opening Image and Flannery's Reality46:42 Flannery's Writing and Illness47:39 Meeting the Publisher48:56 Flannery's Creative Process53:32 The Role of Regina54:56 Flannery's Struggle with Illness57:27 Flannery's Stories and Symbolism01:07:04 The Midpoint Party Scene01:10:35 Flannery's Acceptance of Her Illness01:14:40 Regina's Role in Flannery's Spiritual Journey01:17:56 Aslan vs. Qui Gon Jinn: A Comparison01:19:15 The Power of Confession01:21:30 Gathering the Team: The Five Point Finale01:22:14 The Writing Process and Identity01:23:16 Flannery's Personal Struggles and Triumphs01:34:47 The Wildcat Metaphor and Racism01:42:26 Final Thoughts and AcknowledgementsWatch We Don't Run here:Ethan & Maya Hawke - We Don't Run (from Light in the Attic & Friends)BUY OR RENT WILDCAT HERE:WildcatFollow Silver Screen Happy Hour on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/silverscreenhappyhour/
In this episode, we tackle the "messy middle" of the second act. One of the solutions we offer involves a series of Try Fail cycles, where the protagonist encounters a carefully designed obstacle course that tests their resolve and pushes the plot forward. Ines emphasizes the importance of a structured approach to these cycles, suggesting that each cycle should include a plan, an obstacle, a setback, a scene of growth, and a regrouping phase to maintain narrative momentum and character development. While Leslye insists the best way to get out of the middle is with the "Yes, But" or "No, And" formula. This method ensures that each scene contributes to escalating the stakes—when a character succeeds ('Yes'), there's a complicating factor ('But'), and when they fail ('No'), the situation worsens or changes direction ('And'). This episode is packed with practical advice and approaches to help authors refine their storytelling skills, keep readers engaged through the mid-point of their books, and effectively develop their narratives towards a satisfying climax. Sign up for author Nalini Singh's newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/ BOOKS and SHOWS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Write your Novel From the Middle by James Scott Bell: https://amzn.to/3A2KWg7 Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/4882ELO Save the Cat Strikes Back by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/3YmeNJU Save the Cat Goes to the Movies by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/3NmAmDQ Lisa Daily's Youtube Channel where she talks about Three Dates and a Disaster: https://www.youtube.com/@BestsellingAuthorLisaDaily Leslye's watching Love Is Blind on Netflix. Ines binge watched Nobody Wants This on Netflix. Check out Leslye's podcast where she discusses the messy middle on her Substack. You can find Ines' substack at https://ineswrites.substack.com/ Get ready for Ocean of Light, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/487ZAPO Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/ Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/ Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Breaking Down John Wick with Blake Snyder's Beat Sheet Jerome and Chris dig into the action-packed world of 'John Wick.' Using Blake Snyder's beat sheet as a framework, Jerome meticulously dissects the movie's plot, pacing, and character development, and along the way, points out several intriguing plot issues, provides insights on 'praise of the killer,' and shares entertaining trivia. The brothers also touch on their favorite lines of dialogue and the film's standout moments. Tune in for an engaging analysis that blends professional breakdowns with laid-back banter, all while enjoying some fine whiskey!00:00 Introduction to John Wick00:29 Hosts and Drinks00:47 Episode Theme and Movie Discussion03:30 John Wick Movie Specs06:10 John Wick's Popularity and Trivia10:52 John Wick's Plot and Character Analysis16:29 Script Issues and Key Scenes35:53 The Spiritual Significance of John Wick's Dog36:55 The Worst Line in the Movie37:55 John Wick's Iconic Comeback Line38:49 Break into Three: The Turning Point39:12 The Anti-Hero Father: Viggo's Betrayal39:42 The Five-Point Finale40:02 The Humane Execution of Iosef41:04 Hightower Surprise: Marcus's Fate41:22 Debate Begins Again: Seeking Revenge41:53 Execution of the New Plan42:22 Closing Image: A New Hope44:35 Plot Issues in John Wick52:33 Praise of the Killer: Building the Myth57:34 Trivia and Final Thoughts01:03:01 Six Degrees of Separation Game01:08:51 Upcoming Movies and Final Wrap-UpBuy or Rent John WickFollow Silver Screen Happy Hour on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/silverscreenhappyhour/
Analyzing 'Unforgiven' (1992)A must-listen for movie buffs and aspiring screenwriters! Chris and Jerome dig into the thematic elements of Clint Eastwood's 'Unforgiven' in this first of a two-part series that explores a "once a killer theme". Jerome provides an insightful breakdown using Blake Snyder's storytelling structure, while Chris shares entertaining anecdotes and whiskey pairings. The episode features lively discussions, trivia, character analyses, and a humorous take on Chris' wife's aversion to violent films. Closing it out, they tease an upcoming 'Six Degrees of Separation' challenge and encourage listeners to support local cinemas. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Excitement01:06 Movie Selections: Unforgiven and John Wick02:30 Drinks and Personal Stories05:37 Unforgiven: Movie Details and Initial Thoughts14:47 Unforgiven: Themes and Character Analysis35:03 Myth vs. Reality: The Final Example35:11 Foreshadowing the Ending36:14 Will's Transformation Begins37:56 Midpoint: A False Defeat40:15 The Final Myth vs. Reality Moment42:43 The Kid's Breakdown44:27 Will's Return to Violence47:03 The Climactic Showdown52:59 Character Analysis and Final ThoughtsBuy or Rent Unforgiven Follow Silver Screen Happy Hour on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/silverscreenhappyhour/
True Romance (1993) Love on the Run - Part TwoJoin us in this episode as we delve into the classic film 'True Romance,' directed by Tony Scott and penned by Quentin Tarantino. We'll explore its themes, character arcs, and unforgettable scenes featuring an impressive cast like Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette. We also analyze its structure using Blake Snyder's beats and examine key cinematic elements, from the soundtrack to powerful dialogue. Additionally, we discuss rapid romances in crime films, comparing 'True Romance' with 'Out of Sight,' and touch on connections with 'Bonnie and Clyde.' Expect in-depth analysis, iconic dialogues, and a fun game of 'Six Degrees of Separation.' Don't miss this comprehensive look at crime film romances and industry insights.00:00 Father's Day Confusion00:59 True Romance Introduction01:17 Gift and Gratitude01:58 Tarantino's Ego and Commentary03:42 True Romance Movie Details04:07 Box Office and Awards06:33 First Viewing Experiences08:24 Star-Studded Cast10:38 Detroit Pride14:40 Movie Theater Memories18:06 True Romance Plot Overview43:13 Clarence's Suitcase Dilemma43:55 Meeting Daddy Clifford Worley44:28 Introduction of Dick Ritchie44:55 The Iconic Scene with Vincent Concordia53:18 Alabama's Fight for Survival01:02:11 The Final Drug Deal01:06:06 Resolution and Reflections01:07:22 Trivia and Behind the Scenes01:20:21 Six Degrees GameCheck out True Romance on YouTube Follow Silver Screen Happy Hour on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/silverscreenhappyhour/
Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. Today, we're diving into the topic of using screenplay structure as a project management and promotion tool. In the book Save The Cat by Blake Snyder, there is a great outline that Blake calls a "Beat Sheet". In this episode, we look at the Blake Snyder "Save The Cat" story structure for screen writing and apply it to our projects in the pottery. Questions applied to the structure may be found on The Pottery Dailies substack, in an article titled The Screenplay Strategy. Have a great week! Alford Wayman Creek Road Pottery LLC https://creekroadpottery.com The Pottery Dailies https://thepotterydailies.substack.com/
Dogs Are Smarter Than People: Writing Life, Marriage and Motivation
Author, podcaster and professor Robert Prince has this thing he does when he watches a movie: the Atomic Bomb test. “After I've watched about 20 minutes of the film I ask myself, ‘If an atomic bomb were to go off and destroy everyone in this film, would I care all that much?' If the answer is no, I don't keep watching the film,” he says in his class at the University of Alaska. He has this test because to make your reader keep reading, they have to care what happens to the characters in the story. This is true in real life, too, right? When we interact with people, most of us have levels of caring. We might worry and care more about our parent or child when they drop the ice cream carton on their instep than about the random guy in the frozen dairy section of the grocery store when he does it. But, if that guy starts tearing up, maybe is standing above the ice cream splattered all across the store's scuffed tile floor and says, “This was for my mom. She's dying and she asked for rocky road ice cream. This is the last rocky road ice cream!” Well, yeah, we might care a bit more. “A key component to storytelling is getting your audience to care about what happens to the characters in your story,” Prince says. “People stick around to hear the end of stories because they have grown to care about the people in the story and want to know what happens to them. If you've ever cried when a character died in a movie, then the filmmakers did an awesome job of making you care about the people in that film.” The question becomes how to do that. According to Prince, “you can make people care about the characters in your story by describing them well enough that your audience can picture them and recognize them as a certain type of person--maybe like someone they already know. How old are they? What do they look like? What kind of personality do they have? Do they have any particularly unique traits or mannerisms? This is why written news stories about people tend to include some seemingly odd and superficial facts about them at first. Those facts are not included because the reporter is particularly superficial. The reporter included those facts because they know you will not be as invested in what happened to that person if you cannot picture them in your mind.” Empathy, however, isn't just built on perfection. We wouldn't care as much about that grocery store guy with his ice cream if he'd just done the right things, expressed no emotion, and there was a clean up on aisle twelve. Empathy builds off flaws and human worth, those virtues we love. It's why Blake Snyder has “Save the Cat” as a trope and an inspiration. We care more about characters who save the cat or the puppy or even the zombie hamster. “Flaws make characters relatable, more human, and feel a little more like underdogs,” Prince writes. “This is why James Bond has to get beat up in every 007 movie. That's how the filmmakers show us he is human so we can relate better to him. It's the same reason Superman has kryptonite. We feel for characters when we see that they have some sort of weakness.” And that other part is the struggle. We empathize with characters that are having a hard time getting what they want. So to help your readers empathize with your characters you want to pass that Atomic Bomb test and you do that by . . . Good description and unique mannerisms Flaws Human worth/virtues Struggles DOG TIP FOR LIFE Be like dogs. Dogs have human worth. RANDOM BS GENERATOR LINK The link is here. SHOUT OUT! The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. WE HAVE EXTRA CONTENT ALL ABOUT LIVING HAPPY OVER HERE! It's pretty awesome. We have a podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream biweekly live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and YouTube on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. But she also has extra cool content focused on writing tips here. Carrie is reading one of her raw poems every once in awhile on CARRIE DOES POEMS. And there you go! Whew! That's a lot! Subscribe
Blake Snyder's famous Save the Cat plotting--where he describes fifteen beats a movie screenplay should have--is useful for us novelists. And wonderful setting descriptions from Willa Cather. Also, what's wrong with this sentence: He scrunched his eyebrows in confusion? And Neil Gaiman's eight rules of writing.Support the Show.
Are we dreaming or did we really sit down with Katherine Center for the bookish chat of a lifetime?! Tune in for this week's interview with the New York Times bestselling author + all-time favorite of ours (and so many of you)! We leave no page unturned in this fun-filled, inspiring, comprehensive conversation with one of the best in the biz. What makes a good love story? What does a year-in-the-life look like for Katherine Center? How did she get her start? We're serving it all + more today, besties! Thank you so much for listening! Leave a review, send us your questions, drop us a hi anytime! Find Katherine on Instagram (@katherinecenter) and her website! Find us on Instagram (@bookedsolidpod,@hannahbooksit, @stephanienmack)! TODAY'S SOLID SPONSOR: Today's episode of the Booked Solid podcast is brought to you by Kelly Greer, luxury + family travel advisor. Get Booked Solid—on your perfect getaway! “Traveling leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller.” — Kelly Greer Find Kelly on her website, Instagram, and/or email her directly with inquiries: kelly.greer@holidayroadadventures.com. TODAY'S SOLID READS: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center How to Walk Away by Katherine Center The Bodyguard by Katherine Center Thinks You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center Hello Stranger by Katherine Center The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder
FINRA's Financial Intelligence Unit acts as a nerve center for information on emerging threats impacting the financial industry with the aim of providing actionable intelligence to firms, other regulators and law-enforcement to keep investors safe. On this episode, Blake Snyder, senior director of FIU, joins us to share how the group has grown and matured over the last few years and how they are evolving the way they share information, including through the introduction of the new Threat Intelligence Products, or TIPs.Resources mentioned in this episode:Episode 33: AML in the Securities IndustryEpisode 86: Introducing FIUTIP: Protecting Vulnerable Adult and Senior InvestorsInvestor Insight: Pig Butchering ScamsInvestor Insight: Ramp-and-Dump ScamsRegulatory Notice 22-25National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA)InfraguardFIU@finra.org Find us: X / Facebook / LinkedIn / E-mail
In Episode 4: Emotional Beats (Part 1) Jeannetta and Brittany welcome Kara Smith to The Write Attention podcast! Kara is a Bermudan-British screenwriter based in the UK who has worked on the HULU drama series BLACK CAKE, the UK's highly acclaimed streaming series: HBO/Sky's horror-comedy THE BABY, Netflix's new genre series LOCKWOOD & CO from Joe Cornish and Edgar Wright, as well as Amazon's ANANSI BOYS created by Neil Gaiman, among other productions. In the first part of this conversation, Kara, Brittany and Jeannetta discuss the cross-sections between screenwriting and fiction/poetry including how screenwriters view emotions in writing and whether you should write about what you know. Show Notes 1. La Maison Baldwin, https://www.lamaisonbaldwin.org/ 2. Irenosen Okojie, https://www.irenosenokojie.com/. 3. Save the Cat by Blake Snyder, https://savethecat.com/ 4. “Phenomenal Women” by Maya Angelou can be found here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48985/phenomenal-woman 5. Mad Men, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804503/ 6. “The Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power” by Audre Lorde can be found in Sister Outsider
This week Ines and Leslye tackle how to bring stories to a close with a deep dive on story endings. We dive into character arcs, open doors (and windows!), and resolutions. BOOKS MENTIONED Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell: https://amzn.to/4a6NaqQ Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi: https://amzn.to/44v2TPn One Stop for Writers: https://onestopforwriters.com/emotions The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope: https://amzn.to/4btzGXe Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/4abpK3A Save the Cat Goes to the Movies by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/4bpDJUm Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody: https://amzn.to/3xf7TFV The Heroine's Journey by Gail Carriger: https://amzn.to/3WuZD4t That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming: https://amzn.to/3WuZwG5 Ines' Substack where she breaks down Marvel movies according to the Five Part Finale https://ineswrites.substack.com/p/5-part-finale-of-the-incredible-hulk Check out Margie Lawson's courses: https://www.margielawson.com/lecture-packets/ Sign up for author Nalini Singh's newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/ Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP Get ready for Shield of Winter, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/4b6r34L Find the hosts online at: L. Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/ Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/ Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
In this episode, I'm breaking down Marvel's The Guardians of the Galaxy using Blake Snyder's Five Part Finale from the Save the Cat Plotting Method.
In this episode, I'm breaking down Marvel's Thor using Blake Snyder's Five Part Finale from the Save the Cat Plotting Method.
In this episode, I'm breaking down Marvel's Black Panther using Blake Snyder's Five Part Finale from the Save the Cat Plotting Method.
“Billionaires can't take a week off? What's the point of having a billion dollars if they have fewer options than I do?” –Tim Ferriss In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Tim discuss common travel fantasies, and the fears that keep people from traveling (5:00); how we can redefine what "wealth" is and live fuller lives (18:00); why keeping a healthy perspective on information intake, technology, and "efficiency" is important, both on the road and in daily life (25:00); the "beginner's mind," and tips for writing and creativity (54:00); the merits of going on foot and "getting lost" on the road, and how this figured into Rolf's writing classes (1:17:00); notions of "success," and how to definite the notion of success in a way that enhances one's way of being in the world (1:37:00); and Rolf's recommendations for drinks, food, documentaries, books, and poetry (1:50:00); Tim Ferriss (@tferriss) is a best-selling author and podcaster. General Links: Paris Writing Workshops (Rolf's summer writing classes) Vagabonding, by Rolf Potts (audiobook) The Game Camera (short film cowritten by Rolf and Kristen Bush) Tim Ferriss on how to create a successful podcast (Deviate episode) Arnold Schwarzenegger on The Tim Ferriss Show LeBron James on The Tim Ferriss Show Cheryl Strayed on The Tim Ferriss Show Jerry Seinfeld on The Tim Ferriss Show Tortuga (bags design for long-term travel) Unbound Merino (travel clothing company) AirTreks (round-the-world flight planner) BootsnAll (online travel community) Interview Links: Van Life before #VanLife (Deviate episode) Man bites dog (aphorism about journalism) “War is God's way of teaching Americans geography” (quote) Beginner's mind (attitude of openness) Adaptation (2002 film) Anne Lamott (American author) Kurt Vonnegut (American author) The Hero's Adventure with Joseph Campbell (podcast remix) Flâneur (urban wanderer) Situationists (1960s social and artistic movement) Psychogeography (exploration strategy) Dave Chappelle (comedian) John Hughes (filmmaker) Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah (American essayist) Grizzly Man (2005 documentary film) Werner Herzog Reads Curious George (satire) Con Air (1997 film) Aimee Nezhukumatathil (poet) Naomi Shihab Nye (poet) Major Jackson (poet) Donald Hall (poet) Books mentioned: Walden, by Henry David Thoreau (book) The 4-Hour Work Week, by Tim Ferriss (book) The Art of Nonfiction, by Ayn Rand (book) Writing Tools, by Roy Peter Clark (book) To Show and to Tell, by Phillip Lopate (book) Screenplay, by Syd Field (book) Story, by Robert McKee (book) Save the Cat, by Blake Snyder (book) A Moveable Feast, by Ernest Hemingway (book) Leaves of Grass, by Walk Whitman (book) Good Hope Road, by Stuart Dischell (poetry) Alien vs. Predator, by Michael Robbins (poetry) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.
In this episode, I'm breaking down Marvel's Doctor Srtange using Blake Snyder's Five Part Finale from the Save the Cat Plotting Method.
In this episode, I'm breaking down Marvel's Incredible Hulk using Blake Snyder's Five Part Finale from the Save the Cat Plotting Method.
Justin Sparks shares the Story of his Brother in Law Blake Snyder and How God can use a tragedy for His Glory. Justin Sparks https://www.sparksformissouri.com/ https://house.mo.gov/memberdetails.aspx?district=110&year=2023&code= Support Triple Play https://www.buzzsprout.com/2112944/support Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Resource One Advisors https://www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online 'Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Support the show
Nate Huntley talks all things comedy with heart! From feature films and sketches to songs and acting, Nate shares his best tips for staying organized and focused on a career in comedy. Welcome to the 4th episode of the Hungry Artist Podcast, where we're getting rid of the "starving artist" mentality by interviewing hungry, driven, passionate artists and finding out their recipes for success! http://instagram.com/hungryartistpodcast MEET Nate Huntley: http://instagram.com/huntleynate http://natehuntley.com http://instagram.com/argylegargoylecomedy https://www.youtube.com/@ArgyleGargoyleComedy CONNECT w/ host Kaitlin: My Website: http://kaitlinmoose.com My IG: http://instagram.com/kaitlinmoose TOPICS: - pursuing multiple interests using the pie method - get your bad 1st script out so you can move on and get better - NY vs LA - medium, genre, cultural differences - high-concept comedy and asking "what if" - win people over with laughter so you can surprise them with other emotions and meaning - tell honest stories; don't play the comedy of the scene - don't be "too easy" on your characters--give them lots of obstacles - how to get a literary agent - the process of pitching a script to studios - when receiving feedback, pay attention to WHAT people tell you to fix and not necessarily HOW to fix it - create system for capturing ideas like notes app on phone - how to set and organize your goals for maximum progress; strive to be better every day, not perfect - creativity and life balance can both come in waves but sit down to work and give yourself that time and space so inspiration will strike - what is the anatomy of a good comedic sketch: the setup, reveal the turn, escalate, surprise button - you will learn by doing and bridge the gap between your talent/skill level and your taste - let comparison inspire you, not dissuade you - recipe for success: discipline, creativity, belief in yourself RESOURCES discussed: - ScriptNotes podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496 - Blake Snyder's Save the Cat - Syd Field's The Screenwriter's Workbook - Duffer Brothers course on MasterClass - James Clear's Atomic Habits - Ira Glass "The Gap" - https://vimeo.com/85040589 Thanks for watching the Hungry Artist Podcast! You can support our mission by subscribing and writing a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hungry-artist/id1702976743 Until next time, STAY HUNGRY!
Have you taken yourself out on an "artist's date" recently? Do you struggle to find time in your busy schedule to do anything creative?In this special episode of The Creative Toolkit, Risa Williams talks to Miguel Chavez, a TV actor, and Mike Sonksen, a professor and poet, about how to create space to get creative. We're all so busy these days, how do we find a consistent space to let our ideas out and to get in an artistic mindset? How do we honor the creative sides of ourselves without letting stress and fear shut us down?Learn ways to find more time in our busy schedules to work on creative projects more oftenHow to mentally prep your brain to get in the artistic mindsetFinding "The Sacred Space" to get creativeMaking a "Grand Gesture" where you raise the stakes on purposeSetting intention before you beginTimers and deadlinesWhy you should take yourself on an artist's dateTools/People discussed: Deep Work by Cal Newport, Maya Angelou, JK Rowling, Save the Cat by Blake Snyder, The Artist Date from The Artist's Way, Natalie Goldberg, Risa's tool: The Inspiration Journal from The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit.Host: Risa Williams, www.risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyCo-Hosts: Miguel Chavez, @miguelleehimself, Mike Sonksen @mikethepoetlaSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.
The impact that Blake Snyder's Save the Cat® book series has had on Hollywood screenwriting is incalculable. Rarely does a book change the way screenwriters approach story and structure. In his best-selling book, Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told, Blake Snyder provided 50 “beat sheets” to 50 films, mostly studio-made.Now his student, screenwriter and novelist Salva Rubio applies Blake's principles to 50 independent, auteur, European, and cult films (again with 5 beat sheets for each of Blake's 10 genres in the book Save the Cat!® Goes to the Indies: The Screenwriters Guide to 50 Films from the Masters.If you're a moviegoer, you'll discover a language to analyze film and understand how filmmakers can effectively reach audiences.If you're a writer, this book reveals how those who came before you tackled the same challenges you are facing with the films you want to write. Writing a “rom-com”? Check out the “Buddy Love” chapter for a “beat for beat” dissection of Before Sunrise, The Reader, Blue Is the Warmest Color, and more to see how Linklater and Krizan, David Hare, and Kechiche and Lacroix structured their films.Scripting a horror film? Read the “Monster in the House” section and discover how 28 Days Later and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre are the same movie – and what you need to do to write a scary story that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.Want to execute a great mystery? Go to the “Whydunit” chapter and learn about the “dark turn” that's essential to the heroes of The Big Lebowski, The French Connection, and Michael Clayton.Want your protagonist to go up against an evil “institution”? Consider how Mamet handled Glengarry Glen Ross and Tarantino's famed Pulp Fiction.Writing a “Superhero” story? See how Susannah Grant structured Erin Brockovich, Anderson & Baumbach worked out Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Gilliam & Stoppard & McKeown laid the foundation for Brazil.With these 50 beat sheets, you'll see how “hitting the beats” creates stories that resonate the world over for these outstanding writers—and how you can follow in their footsteps.Salva Rubio is a novelist, screenwriter, and author.He has been nominated at the Spanish Goya Awards for Best Animation Feature. As a graphic novel writer, some of his works have been published in America, including Monet, Itinerant of Light (nominated for an Eisner Award), and The Photographer of Mauthausen. Salva is an associate member of the WGAW (Writers Guild of America, West) and a member of the Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España.Enjoy my conversation with Salva Rubio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2664729/advertisement
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Rep. Justin Sparks fills in for Tim https://www.sparksformissouri.com/ 0:00 SEG 1 Darrell Jones, President of the Herzog Foundation, talks about ‘Perfect storm': New data supports transgender contagion theory, Nation's largest teachers' union votes to officially promote child sex changes | The success of the film ‘Sound of Freedom' https://herzogfoundation.com https://twitter.com/pastordrj 16:00 SEG Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at Heritage talks about China hacking emails | Investigation of cocaine at the White House has been closed | Nuclear sub at Guantanamo | Sweden, Turkey, and NATO | Iran pursuing a bomb | Running out of artillery to send Ukraine https://www.heritage.org/staff/dakota-wood 37:00 SEG 3 Justin Sparks talks about Officer Blake Snyder, his brother-in-law who was murdered in the line of duty back in 2016. NewsTalkSTL is turning 2 years old and you are invited to the party at Johnny's Hideout on Thursday, July 20th. Click for more information. https://newstalkstl.com/newstalkstls-second-birthday-party-happening-july-20th/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of “No ‘I' in Writing,” Chris puts on his book coaching hat, and we talk about where Christy is in her novel-writing process and strategies she can use to get unstuck and start writing forward again. We talk about why it's important to get a first draft out quickly, how to tie deadlines to more specific goals, and why Sauron has a backstory and every Orc does not (aka why you should focus on developing a single antagonist). We also talk about why Christy could never kill her own chickens (but Chris probably could) and BS reasons Chris thinks bourbon is good for you. Shouts out: Diana Ma (Christy's co-teacher) Jason Joyce Amy (Chris' lovely wife) (@akl.makes Instagram) All the Scheuers out there in radioland Links and Such: Christy's summer class at North Seattle Continuing Ed: Craft & Create: Writing in Community | Continuing Education (northseattle.edu) The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q6XJGS It by Stephen King https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-King-ebook/dp/B018ER7K5I Save the Cat, by Blake Snyder https://www.amazon.com/Save-Cat-Last-Screenwriting-Youll-ebook/dp/B00340ESIS Link to Chris' Novels: Systemic and Host: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9VDQ8C Christina's website: https://www.christinascheuer.com Chris' Author Website: https://chrislodwigauthor.com Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashmeadowedits Chris' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisLodwigAuthor Christina's email: cscheuer@gmail.com Chris' email: ChrisLodwig@gmail.com
Two years ago, Jennie Nash and I (this is KJ) got into a debate about what was the best, most helpful book for a writer's bookshelf. Almost instantly we realized that we couldn't choose just one (although if we could, I suspect it's Save the Cat Writes a Novel for me and Twyla Tharp's The Creative Habit for Jennie, but even as I write that I'm having second thoughts in favor of Big Magic but I'm just SO ANNOYED with her right now because of the whole take-back-my-book thing) and, yeah. Anyway. It's summer reading time, and to my summer reading list I've added a few books about writing, starting with Rick Rubin's The Creative Act: A Way of Being and, yes. Twyla Tharp's book (it's taken me this long to get over my resistance but JENNIE IS ALWAYS RIGHT about these things) and adding, for a practical note, Save the Cat Strikes Back by Blake Snyder and The Trope Thesaurus from Jennifer Hilt. (Want my non-professional summer reading list? Subscribe to #AmReading.) If you're looking to add to your own professional summer reading, you can't do better than going back to the series of summer episodes that Jennie and I recorded as a result of that first debate. They're all listed and linked below, along with the books we discussed, and I'm putting the first of them (Episode 269) here—in which we debate, yes, Big Magic versus The Creative Habit.Since then, Jennie's published two Blueprint for a Book books: one each for fiction and nonfiction and, coming later this summer, memoir. They're all EXCELLENT and highly recommended as well.Working Bookshelf Episodes:* Inspiration (Big Magic versus The Creative Habit)* Plotting (Save the Cat Writes a Novel versus The Situation and the Story)* Productivity (Productivity with Deep Work versus From 2K to 10K)* Up Your Game (The Practice versus The Bestseller Code)* When You're Stuck (The War of Art versus Dear Writer You Need to Quit)* Getting Published (The Essential Guide to Getting Published versus 78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published and 14 Reasons Why It Just Might)* Writing While White (The Anti Racist Writing Workshop, Craft in the Real World, Writing the Other)* When You Don't Know Why You're Doing This (Start with Why versus How to Write an Autobiographical Novel)* Writer Comfort Reads (Bird by Bird versus Making a Literary Life)* Editing (Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative versus Blueprint for a Book)If you love a good writing retreat—especially one that comes with good solid coaching and the chance to meet others who are working on similar projects—here's one to check out. This fall, three Author Accelerator certified book coaches are offering Mainely Memoir, a retreat for women writers in historic Biddeford, Maine, held over three days in the gorgeous Maine woods in September, with one-on-one coaching both before and after the retreat. It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself the gift of time and focus so that you can make real progress on your memoir this year. Find out more at www.mainelymemoir.comHey - are you following Sarina on Instagram? It's a great place for romance goodness (and check out her (Surprise!) billboard at 34th and 7th Ave!). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe
We read SAVE THE CAT by Blake Snyder so you don't have to! In this week's episode, Alexie and Adam share the most (and least) helpful lessons from this classic screenwriting book. Discover how to implement fantastic screenwriting advice, such as using irony in loglines, creating a world-changing shift at the midpoint, and utilizing memorable-and-effective strategies for story crafting like Pope in a Pool, Double Mumbo Jumbo, and more.
Episode 168 / Jami Albright and Sara Rosett discuss how to create compelling characters. We look at the pilot episode of Ted Lasso and delve into why the characters of Rebecca and Ted are fascinating and how the writers made them well-rounded characters. Special supporter event: chat with H. Claire Taylor on May 28th. Watch for info in your private RSS feed.
Flight Plan is with the editor, and it was a close call. TB was at her desk at 4 in the morning the day it was due to make last minute tweaks. Now TB's working on the cowrite with Adrian J. Smith and the first draft is almost done. TB's also plotting the next paranormal with Miranda. Finally, TB's putting the big IHS May sale together. Busy busy! Clare is in a writing groove, bashing out 2-3,000 words a day. Hot Shot has a narrator and fingers crossed it comes out before the Women's World Cup. Clare (and TB) is going to 20 Books to 50K in Las Vegas. The South Coast Sapphic Hang Out was epic and Clare got to rub elbows with many fab authors. In maybe fun news, Clare's going to a Tottenham double header: the men and women have back-to-back games. Will Clare be sad on Monday? They crash on to the topic: Top Tips from Screenwriting. One of TB's 2023 goals is to read more writing craft books and she's actually been doing that. TB takes the reins on this episode sharing the writing beats she learned from Save the Cat by Blake Snyder. The book outlines 15 beats that every story should have, and TB walks the listeners through them by using one of her books as an example. What writing tips have you learned from screenwriting? Head over to lesbianswhowrite.com and leave a comment on the episode. Happy listening! Clare and TB Link: Save the Cat: https://www.amazon.com/Save-Cat-Last-Screenwriting-Youll-ebook/dp/B00340ESIS
SAVE THE CAT! de Blake Snyder, a fórmula para escrever roteiros de sucesso de filmes e séries. SAVE THE CAT! https://amzn.to/3n2NvIb A JORNADA DO ESCRITOR https://amzn.to/3JvVAwr O HERÓI DE MIL FACES https://amzn.to/42nPl6y MANUAL DO ROTEIRO https://amzn.to/3Z1rUNI -- Ler é Verbo - https://lereverbo.com Maestro - Comunicação Assertiva - https://maestrodeck.com
Easily listen to Fellowship Of The Reel in your podcast app of choice (captivate.fm)-----*-----Tell us what you think of the movie. Would you give it a PASS, CONSIDER, or a RECOMMEND? Have a movie to suggest? A comment to make?You have ninety seconds. ACTION!Leave us a voice mail -----*-----Visit our Facebook page for updates, fun movie news, or just to leave us a comment.Fellowship Of The Reel | Facebook-----*-----To listen to all of Chris' picks, click HERETo listen to all of Sherry's picks, click HERETo listen to all of James' picks, click HERETo listen to all of Phil's picks, click HERE To visit the ARCHIVES and search by year, writer, director, genre, and principal actor, click HERE-----*-----Want to learn more about Blake Snyder and Save The Cat Story Structure? Check out the book he wrote that has become oh, so valuable to us. Buy it almost anywhere. https://books2read.com/u/bxr8yo-----*-----Snyder's Genres:MONSTER IN THE HOUSE - MONSTER, HOUSES, SINGOLDEN FLEECE - ROAD, TEAM, PRIZEOUT OF THE BOTTLE - A WISH, A SPELL, A LESSONDUDE WITH A PROBLEM - AN INNOCENT HERO, A SUDDEN EVENT, A TEST OF SURVIVALRITE OF PASSAGE - A LIFE PROBLEM, THE WRONG WAY TO FIX IT, THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEMBUDDY LOVE - AN INCOMPLETE HERO, A COUNTERPART NEEDED TO MAKE THEIR LIFE WHOLE, A COMPLICATION THAT IS KEEPING THEM APART EVEN THOUGH THAT FORCE IS BINDING THEM TOGETHERWHYDUNNIT? - A DETECTIVE, A SECRET, A DARK TURNFOOL TRIUMPHANT - A FOOL, AN ESTABLISHMENT, A TRANSMUTATIONINSTITUTIONALIZED - A GROUP, A CHOICE, A SACRIFICE (JOIN, BURN IT DOWN, COMMIT SUICIDE)SUPERHERO - A POWER, A NEMESIS, A CURSE-----*-----The Snyder Beats:OPENING IMAGETHEME STATEDSETUPCATALYSTDEBATEBREAK INTO TWOB STORYFUN AND GAMESMIDPOINT (FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT BUT OPPOSITE OF THE ALL IS LOST)BAD GUYS CLOSE INALL IS LOST (OPPOSITE OF THE MIDPOINT, FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT)DARK NIGHT OF THE SOULBREAK INTO THREE gathering the team executing the plan high tower surprise dig deep down execution of the new planFINALEFINAL IMAGE-----*-----"Welcome to the Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Extended license purchased. Fade out applied.Podcast recording overlayed onto track.
Easily listen to Fellowship Of The Reel in your podcast app of choice (captivate.fm)-----*-----Tell us what you think of the movie. Would you give it a PASS, CONSIDER, or a RECOMMEND? Have a movie to suggest? A comment to make?You have ninety seconds. ACTION!Leave us a voice mail -----*-----Visit our Facebook page for updates, fun movie news, or just to leave us a comment.Fellowship Of The Reel | Facebook-----*-----To listen to all of Chris' picks, click HERETo listen to all of Sherry's picks, click HERETo listen to all of James' picks, click HERETo listen to all of Phil's picks, click HERE To visit the ARCHIVES and search by year, writer, director, genre, and principal actor, click HERE-----*-----Want to learn more about Blake Snyder and Save The Cat Story Structure? Check out the book he wrote that has become oh, so valuable to us. Buy it almost anywhere. https://books2read.com/u/bxr8yo-----*-----Snyder's Genres:MONSTER IN THE HOUSE - MONSTER, HOUSES, SINGOLDEN FLEECE - ROAD, TEAM, PRIZEOUT OF THE BOTTLE - A WISH, A SPELL, A LESSONDUDE WITH A PROBLEM - AN INNOCENT HERO, A SUDDEN EVENT, A TEST OF SURVIVALRITE OF PASSAGE - A LIFE PROBLEM, THE WRONG WAY TO FIX IT, THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEMBUDDY LOVE - AN INCOMPLETE HERO, A COUNTERPART NEEDED TO MAKE THEIR LIFE WHOLE, A COMPLICATION THAT IS KEEPING THEM APART EVEN THOUGH THAT FORCE IS BINDING THEM TOGETHERWHYDUNNIT? - A DETECTIVE, A SECRET, A DARK TURNFOOL TRIUMPHANT - A FOOL, AN ESTABLISHMENT, A TRANSMUTATIONINSTITUTIONALIZED - A GROUP, A CHOICE, A SACRIFICE (JOIN, BURN IT DOWN, COMMIT SUICIDE)SUPERHERO - A POWER, A NEMESIS, A CURSE-----*-----The Snyder Beats:OPENING IMAGETHEME STATEDSETUPCATALYSTDEBATEBREAK INTO TWOB STORYFUN AND GAMESMIDPOINT (FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT BUT OPPOSITE OF THE ALL IS LOST)BAD GUYS CLOSE INALL IS LOST (OPPOSITE OF THE MIDPOINT, FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT)DARK NIGHT OF THE SOULBREAK INTO THREE gathering the team executing the plan high tower surprise dig deep down execution of the new planFINALEFINAL IMAGE-----*-----"Welcome to the Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Extended license purchased. Fade out applied.Podcast recording overlayed onto track.
Easily listen to Fellowship Of The Reel in your podcast app of choice (captivate.fm)-----*-----Tell us what you think of the movie. Would you give it a PASS, CONSIDER, or a RECOMMEND? Have a movie to suggest? A comment to make?You have ninety seconds. ACTION!Leave us a voice mail -----*-----Visit our Facebook page for updates, fun movie news, or just to leave us a comment.Fellowship Of The Reel | Facebook-----*-----To listen to all of Chris' picks, click HERETo listen to all of Sherry's picks, click HERETo listen to all of James' picks, click HERETo listen to all of Phil's picks, click HERE To visit the ARCHIVES and search by year, writer, director, genre, and principal actor, click HERE-----*-----Want to learn more about Blake Snyder and Save The Cat Story Structure? Check out the book he wrote that has become oh, so valuable to us. Buy it almost anywhere. https://books2read.com/u/bxr8yo-----*-----Snyder's Genres:MONSTER IN THE HOUSE - MONSTER, HOUSES, SINGOLDEN FLEECE - ROAD, TEAM, PRIZEOUT OF THE BOTTLE - A WISH, A SPELL, A LESSONDUDE WITH A PROBLEM - AN INNOCENT HERO, A SUDDEN EVENT, A TEST OF SURVIVALRITE OF PASSAGE - A LIFE PROBLEM, THE WRONG WAY TO FIX IT, THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEMBUDDY LOVE - AN INCOMPLETE HERO, A COUNTERPART NEEDED TO MAKE THEIR LIFE WHOLE, A COMPLICATION THAT IS KEEPING THEM APART EVEN THOUGH THAT FORCE IS BINDING THEM TOGETHERWHYDUNNIT? - A DETECTIVE, A SECRET, A DARK TURNFOOL TRIUMPHANT - A FOOL, AN ESTABLISHMENT, A TRANSMUTATIONINSTITUTIONALIZED - A GROUP, A CHOICE, A SACRIFICE (JOIN, BURN IT DOWN, COMMIT SUICIDE)SUPERHERO - A POWER, A NEMESIS, A CURSE-----*-----The Snyder Beats:OPENING IMAGETHEME STATEDSETUPCATALYSTDEBATEBREAK INTO TWOB STORYFUN AND GAMESMIDPOINT (FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT BUT OPPOSITE OF THE ALL IS LOST)BAD GUYS CLOSE INALL IS LOST (OPPOSITE OF THE MIDPOINT, FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT)DARK NIGHT OF THE SOULBREAK INTO THREE gathering the team executing the plan high tower surprise dig deep down execution of the new planFINALEFINAL IMAGE-----*-----"Welcome to the Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Extended license purchased. Fade out applied.Podcast recording overlayed onto track.
In under 90 minutes, this movie manages to offend, stupefy, and disturb. You'll laugh, but not for the reasons the writers want you to. Sylvester Stallone stars in this movie, and was supposedly tricked into the role. You can check out the Schwarzenegger-Stallone Rivalry in this wild Wikipedia page. It's worth noting that one of the three writers of this movie is Blake Snyder. Snyder is the author of the best-selling screenwriting book, Save The Cat. So keep that in mind before you drop money on this while we're already dealing with inflation. Thanks Dr. DeVito for commissioning this strange, strange movie! And stay tuned for upcoming Bald Move Badass plans at the end of the episode! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! Join the Club! Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Are you an expert looking to get your work published in top magazines and journals? In this podcast episode, Erica Holthausen explains how to make it happen. We talk about: The traditional way of getting published in high-profile publications, such as relying on connections or having a good publicist, is not as necessary as it used to be. Publications like Inc, Forbes, and Entrepreneur have a large need for content to drive traffic and advertising revenue, and they often rely on experts to provide this content. But how do you become one of them? Strategies for overcoming writer's block and grabbing the reader's attention. The ineffectiveness of the traditional five-paragraph essay structure and the importance of understanding the reader's perspective. Why you need to do research on the publication you're trying to get published in Why you need a swipe file of headlines that resonate with you. Ways to overcome writer's block How to make sure that an article grabs the reader's attention. What is a “Body of Work” and why do you need one? Quotes: "The five paragraph essay is garbage, It does not encourage critical thinking, there are a whole bunch of things about it that don't work." "If you have a clickbait headline, designed to get people to click, and then you don't deliver on what you promised, in that headline, you are blacklisted." "Their time is more valuable than yours every single time." "You have to understand what they're going through and make the articles skimmable" Website: Catchline Communications: https://catchlinecommunications.com/ Book mentioned: "Save the Cat" by Blake Snyder. Connect with Marion Abrams: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madmotion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Madmotion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madmotion/ Website: https://www.madmotion.com/
In this episode, Brian Drolet breaks down the 15 beats that are essential to any screenplay. Known as the Blake Snyder beat sheet from the famous screenwriting book Save The Cat, Brian walks us through the entire process of what goes into the formula for scripts to ensure captivating movie audiences will all enjoy! SOCIAL Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briandrolet Twitter: https://twitter.com/briandrolet Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! WATCH FULL EPISODES ON THE UP ON GAME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNEL JUST SEARCH UP ON GAME NETWORK #screenplaywriting #screenplay #movies #movie #writer #writing #beatsheet #writer #blakesnyder #savethecat #filmmakingSupport the show: https://www.upongame.network/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
El artículo 572. Argumentos universales (3): La lámpara maravillosa se publicó primero en David Esteban Cubero. Hoy continuamos con la serie en que analizamos los diez argumentos universales de Blake Snyder. Ya hablé de ellos en un pódcast de hace cinco años de forma resumida. Esta vez le estamos dedicando un pódcast a cada uno para que nos queden más claros. Ya vimos “un monstruo en casa” y “el vellocino de […] El artículo 572. Argumentos universales (3): La lámpara maravillosa se publicó primero en David Esteban Cubero.
El artículo 563. Argumentos universales (2): El vellocino de oro se publicó primero en David Esteban Cubero. Hoy continuamos con la serie en que analizamos los diez argumentos universales de Blake Snyder. Ya hablé de ellos en un pódcast de hace cinco años de forma resumida. Esta vez le estamos dedicando un pódcast a cada uno para que nos queden más claros. Ya vimos “un monstruo en casa” y continuamos con “el […] El artículo 563. Argumentos universales (2): El vellocino de oro se publicó primero en David Esteban Cubero.
El artículo 554. Argumentos universales (1): Un monstruo en casa se publicó primero en David Esteban Cubero. Hoy comenzamos una nueva serie analizando los diez argumentos universales de Blake Snyder. Ya hablé de ellos en un pódcast de hace cinco años de forma resumida. Esta vez vamos a dedicarle un pódcast a cada uno para que nos queden más claros. Comenzamos con “un monstruo en casa” Muchas gracias por el recibimiento del […] El artículo 554. Argumentos universales (1): Un monstruo en casa se publicó primero en David Esteban Cubero.
Naomi Beaty is a screenwriting teacher and consultant who works with writers, producers, and directors at all levels to develop their film and TV projects. Naomi has read thousands of scripts and worked with hundreds of writers, first in development at Madonna and Guy Oseary's Maverick Films, and currently through group workshops and one-on-one coaching. She also worked alongside Blake Snyder on his book, "Save the Cat Goes to the Movies." And most recently, Naomi has published two books of her own, "The Screenplay Outline Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorm Ideas, Structure Your Story, and Prepare to Write Your Best Screenplay," and "Logline Shortcuts: Unlock Your Story and Pitch Your Screenplay in One Simple Sentence."
How can you balance the analytical act of editing with the creative act of writing? I spend a lot of time thinking about editing and considering the best ways to take a draft and turn it into something publishable. That's probably because I spend some of the working days editing the work of other writers and because I've worked as a sub-editor for several newspapers over the years. I learned from editors far more talented than I am about how to take an early draft and turn it into something you can publish in a professional publication. This week, I caught up with a talented developmental editor. Her name is Tiffany Yates Martin. She runs FoxPrint Editorial and is also the author of Intuitive Editing: A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing. Tiffany has spent nearly thirty years as an editor in the publishing industry, working with the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, to name a few.In the interview, I explained to Tiffany how I currently approach editing or self-editing first drafts of manuscripts and narrative nonfiction. She gave me a few practical tips to help me improve next time. We also discussed how to separate every editor's analytical approach. As an editor, it's your job to figure out what to take out, what to clarify, what to condense, what to improve on, and how to balance all of that with the creative act of writing. I started to explain how I sometimes consider using a template like Blake Snyder's Beat Sheet or the three-act structure when preparing a manuscript to write. Tiffany offered a different approach that could help me embrace the creative act of writing with the analytical act of editing. In this episode, we discuss: The craft of self-editingThe importance of soliciting feedbackThe best ways to get feedback from other readersResources: Visit Tiffany at:www.foxprinteditorial.com orwww.phoebefoxauthor.comSupport the show
Mentioned: - Plottr - https://plottr.com?ref=136 (affiliate link) - Scrivener - https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview - Romancing the Beat - https://www.romancingthebeat.com/ - The Story Grid - https://storygrid.com/ - Whimsical - http://whimsical.com/ - Miro - https://miro.com/ - My board - https://lpenelope.com/wp-content/uploads/MiroBoard2.png - Save the Cat by Blake Snyder - https://amzn.to/3yrCEK1 - The Hero's Journey - https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey - Jami Gold spreadsheets - https://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/ - How Rocky Debunks Save the Cat - https://screencraft.org/blog/how-rocky-debunks-save-the-cat/ - Rocky: Why You Don't Need Writing Formulas -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TGwjiBV2w8 - On Writing - Rocky and Why You Need A Formula - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy59b-qCVjA - Story by Robert McKee - https://amzn.to/3moY8AW - Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell – https://amzn.to/35eBwLu - Thor Love and Thunder - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Star Trek: Picard - Star Treck: Lower Decks - The Woman King film - https://www.thewomanking.movie/ The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Why would you want to 'Save the Cat'? If you are a screenwriter or aspiring one you should have heard by now of Blake Snyder's game-changing screenwriting book.In his 20-year career as a film producer and screenwriter, Blake Snyder sold dozens of scripts, including co-writing Blank Check, which became a hit for Disney, and Nuclear Family for Steven Spielberg — both million-dollar sales. Named “one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters,” Blake sold his last screenplay in 2009.His book, Save the Cat!® The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need, was published in May 2005, and is now in its 24th printing. When I read this book it really had an impact on my storytelling and screenwriting.Thankful Blake was not done and apparently it was not quite the last book on screenwriting you'll ever need, as the eagerly awaited sequel, Save the Cat!® Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told, was published in October, 2007 — shooting to #1 in the Screenwriting and Screenplay categories on Amazon.com. Blake's third book, Save the Cat!® Strikes Back: More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get Into… And Out Of was published in November 2009.Blake's method has become the “secret weapon” of many development executives, managers, and producers for its precise, easy, and honest appraisal of what it takes to write and develop stories that resonate. Save the Cat!® The Last Story Structure Software You'll Ever Need has codified this method. Blake passed unexpectedly in 2009 but the Save the Cat community carries on Blake's work.I had the pleasure of interviewing one of Blake's main pupils Jose Silerio. Jose is carrying the torch of Blake's work and travels around the world well...saving the cat.Enjoy my informative interview with Jose Silerio.
Special guests Sophie Beal and Gary Dalkin join us to debate the merits of the most infamous writing guide of all, Blake Snyder's Save the Cat
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