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Check this book out if you're into writing your own!
Cookie cutter script approach, or shall I say formatic. But, most Hollywood movies (whether good or bad) follow this format as it seems to ring a tone with the human spirit of everyday life. Meaning, people can relate to these beats. A lot of major Independents as well seem to have used this format, which Blake discusses in this very book that he had devised for himself. A top seller. Save the Cat...Our Protagonist saving the cat, and everybody rooting for our Protagonist to save the cat against..., or from who? Blake has talked about following the bouncing ball from page one (1). By following the bouncing ball, and sticking with the bouncing ball, the ball doesn't stray into the weeds. Get the log-line down first. Know what your story is about. Blake even admits that once you know the rules, atleast you'll know why you're risking breaking them. Mr. Snyder also has a book out I believe called: Save the Cat goes to the movies. I believe its where one would go to the movies and break down the movie being seen into those beats (above) that clearly seem to be in most movies
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Blake Snyder, the Author of the 15 beats to every movie. Screenwriter of such films as... "Stop, or my Mom will Shoot" "Blank Check" Plus others. The 15 Beats
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