Rules
By thoroughly understanding traditional modes of expression, Picasso was better able to devise new ones which could more effectively present his vision.
Save the Cat!® Goes Mythical: Orpheus’s Rites of Passage
Rites of Passage stories have the power to heal their heroes and your audiences.
Five Lessons from Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
What writers can learn from the risks Rian Johnson took with this penultimate film.
Save the Cat!® Goes Mythical: Out of the Bott… Wait, Out of the Box!
There are consequences for those who use magic for their own advantage.
Save the Cat!® Goes Mythical: The Road for the Golden Fleece
Behold Jason and his all-star team of heroic sailors!
Save the Cat!® Goes Mythical: The Minotaur in the Labyrinth
The first of 10 Greek classics which easily fit each one of Blake’s 10 genres.
Save the Cat! Tips for Adapting Your Novel Into a Screenplay
Movies often tell simple stories.
Connective Tissue: Finding the Mirror Beats in Your Story
Discover your story’s symmetry.
Care for Your Scares
Here are prompts—and beat sheets—to help make your scary script as scary as possible.
5 Reasons a Writer Should Take an Acting Class
Tips to help you create great dialogue.
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