Author/Screenwriter Blake Snyder 1957-2009

Aug 05

mad!writing , 1 Comment

SlashFilm reported screenwriter/author Blake Snyder passed away on Tuesday August 4th of cardiac arrest.  Blake was best know for writing two really good books on screenwriting:

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Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need

This is a how to book on screenwriting.  Filled with really good information on the craft and business of screenwriting.  Nicely presented.

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Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter’s Guide to Every Story Ever Told

This book takes an insightful look at 50 of the greatest films of the last thirty years.  Blake breaks each film down into 15 beats.

Comments can be left on his official site.

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  1. Jackie Lee Miles
    Oct 30, 2009 @ 06:24:02

    I just finished reading Save The Cat. It is simply a phenomenal book and absolutely the last one I’ll ever need on screenwriting, just as promised.

    I am so sorry to hear of author Blake Snyer’s passing. He’s awesome.

    Jackie Lee Miles, author of
    Cold Rock River, Roseflower Creek and Divorcing Dwayne

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