Author: BJ Markel

BJ Markel

BJ Markel first worked with Blake Snyder in 1986. He edited Blake's three Save the Cat! books and co-founded Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC with Blake in 2005. In his other life, BJ worked in video acquisitions and entertainment marketing, including 20 years at the Walt Disney Company.

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About the Beats, Success Stories

Announcing Our Screenplay Challenge Finalists!

The top 5!

BJ Markel, May 9, 2019 2 min read

The Time Travel Diaries

Novel Writing, Success Stories

A New Novel from Caroline Lawrence!

It’s already a #1 Bestseller on Amazon-UK!

BJ Markel, April 18, 2019 1 min read

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Kolinsky Talks Cat!

Jason Kolinsky, STC’s Chief Marketing Officer, talks Blake and more.

BJ Markel, March 29, 2019 1 min read

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Success Stories

A Prediction on the Structure of Avengers: Endgame

Marvel movies and the BS2!

BJ Markel, March 28, 2019 1 min read

Save the Cat! Screenplay Challenge

About the Beats, Success Stories

Thank You, Writers!

The same language the writer, the reader and the decision makers use

BJ Markel, March 15, 2019 3 min read

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About the Beats, News

All New Save the Cat! Software Is Here

Now designed for film, TV and novel writers! It’s never been easier to organize, plot, and board your story.

BJ Markel, March 15, 2019 1 min read

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About the Beats, Novel Writing, Success Stories

Thomas Lennon Credits STC! on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

View the clip!

BJ Markel, March 7, 2019 1 min read

Blake HTTYD Dedication

About the Beats, Success Stories

The How to Train Your Dragon Blog-0-Rama

An interview , 2 beat sheets, and a tribute to Blake Snyder

BJ Markel, February 22, 2019 30 min read

Save the Cat! Beat Sheet

About the Beats, Success Stories

STC! Writes a Novel Makes Bustle New Year’s List

Recommended for writers’ new year’s resolutions.

BJ Markel, December 28, 2018 1 min read

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Our Christmas Beat Sheet Package

Happy Holidays from the STC! family to you and yours!

BJ Markel, December 15, 2018 1 min read

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