How Does the Catalyst Beat Vary According to Genre?
Each of Blake Snyder’s 10 genres have distinctive catalysts.
The Last 3 Pillar Beats
The Catalyst, Break into Two, and Break into Three story beats
In What Order Should You Write Your Beats?
Master Cat Naomi Beaty shares strategies that can help you develop your beat sheet in a way that works for you.
Introducing the Save the Cat!® Crash Course with Free Sample
The keys to the Beat Sheet.
When Is a Beat a Scene vs. a Section of Your Script?
You need to understand the proportions of your story beats to create a foundation that truly resonates with readers and audiences.
Best of Ben Frahm: Keep the Beats Simple!
Don’t get caught up in the minutia of a scene.
Billy Ray’s “Simple Emotional Journey”
Map your hero’s emotional journey with plot points.
