A warning against asking the audience to believe in two different types of magic/logic in one movie.
These "Snyder-isms" are practical and stick in your brain, making the book a very fast and entertaining read compared to the dense, academic prose of Robert McKee’s Story . The Criticism: Formula vs. Art Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting Y...
Snyder writes with the breezy, caffeinated energy of a working executive. He introduces concepts that have now become industry shorthand: A warning against asking the audience to believe
If you are a first-time screenwriter feeling lost in a sea of ideas, this book will help you find the shore. If you are an experienced writer looking to tighten a messy draft, Snyder’s "Board" method will help you find the holes. Just remember: it’s a compass, not a GPS. Use it to find your way, but don’t be afraid to take a scenic route. Art Snyder writes with the breezy, caffeinated energy
Save the Cat! is essential reading, but it should not be the only book you read. It is the ultimate guide for understanding It teaches you the rules so that later, you can break them with intention.