What Successful Screenplays Have in Common




The Writing Show show

Summary: Want to know what makes successful films work? This week's guest has figured it out, and breaks down 50 films to show you step by step how it's done. In this inspiring interview, screenwriter Blake Snyder and host Paula B. explore: What "save the cat" means and why it's important for films to have "save the cat" moments What the ten story types of most successful films are, and how Blake came up with them What Blake's "story beats" are and how you can use them in your screenplays Why false victories, "lemon seeds," and "buttons" are important.