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Story Development: Turning an Idea into a Story

Ideas can emerge from anywhere and often do at unexpected times. Whether it’s a book you just came across, an article you chanced upon, an incident that happened to you or your friend, or by simply watching another movie – the initial inspiration can hardly be predicted or engineered. The more you consume and the […]

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What is Blake Snyder’s Save The Cat Beat Sheet (with Examples)

Story frameworks help you map out your myriad ideas into a screenplay. In the year 2005, Blake Snyder famously introduced a 15 point beat sheet in his book book “Save The Cat”. It provides a set of 15 clearly defined elements that every screenplay should have. Additionally it also specifies what page or page range […]