Blake Snyder (October 3, 1957 – August 4, 2009) was an American screenwriter, consultant, author and educator based in Los Angeles who, through his Save the Cat trilogy of books on screenwriting and story structures, became one of the most popular writing mentors in the film industry. Blake was charmingly funny and made teaching fun for his students and fellow teachers alike," states Producer Sheila Taylor (Final Destination). The Hollywood Reporter, LLC is a subsidiary of Prometheus Global Media, LLC. Following the release of his first book, Snyder provided script analysis to studios such as Disney, DreamWorks, Laika and Nelvana. The introductory class, The Beat Sheet Workshop, helped participants come up with the solid structure of the 15 beats, before they embark on the actual writing of the script. As a companion to his books, Snyder developed a story structure software product called Save the Cat! The second book took 50 landmark movies, identified their specific genres, and broke them down into the 15 beats of the BS2. Sitemap | An enthusiastic supporter of education, Blake was a champion of using screenwriting as a tool of literacy, and for social betterment. ", Screenwriter Jeremy Garelick (The Break Up) adds, "Blake's massive contribution to the movie business will be forever unknown…he's the uncredited partner to countless screenwriters. Some writers, however, gave a lot to the industry but stayed out of the spotlight (as much as they could). Certain facts make one unable to fully comprehend the passion and drive Blake had for his work. But the most celebrated work that he himself was more proud of than anything else, was his critically acclaimed book, Save the Cat!. Or My Mom...'. TWITTER Among them were The Funny Company, Hot Wheels, animated segments on Sesame Street, Big Blue Marble and the cult classic Roger... Film Review: Gozu (2003) by Takashi Miike, You can handle the truth: why political documentaries are storming the screens, Highlander: The Series and why you should watch it. Snyder held his workshops all over the United States, Europe and Asia. He was 51. His father, Kenneth C.T. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. His follow-up book, Save the Cat!® Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told, was published in October, 2007, and also shot to the number one spot in the screenwriting category. As a professional screenwriter, Blake sold 13 original screenplays to various production companies, making him “one of Hollywood’s most successful spec screenwriters”, as quoted by the Hollywood Reporter. 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He is survived by his mother, Florence Snyder of Santa Barbara; his sister, Sally Maher of Santa Ynez; and a niece and nephew. His father, Kenneth C.T. This is what he does. According to Snyder, standard genre types such as Romantic Comedy, Epic or Biography did not say much about the story, only the type of movie it is. His concern is primarily for the men below as he confidently jokes, "What, miss the World Series? Terms of Use | He was 51 years old. reached as high as number 400 of all books on sold on Amazon.com. Over the course of his career, he conducted multiple international seminars, workshops and a consultant for Disney and DreamWorks. Named "Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriter", Blake Snyder began his Hollywood career early in life. He had a passion for teaching and developed a series of sold-out seminars that had him traveling the world from Los Angeles to New York, London, Barcelona, Beijing and numerous cities around the globe. 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Software Development Partnership Announced at, Blake Snyder interview by Therese Walsh at, Blake Snyder interview by Jenna Glatzer at, This page was last edited on 30 September 2020, at 20:43. These two books not only added more value to the original book but also enabled Blake to fully extend his knowledge and expertise to new screenwriters around the world. Goes to the Indies The Screenwriter’s Guide to 50 Films from the Masters by Salva Rubio (2017) ” and “Save the Cat! "I often recommend Blake's books to aspiring screenwriters because they are by far the most useful and most readable books on screenwriting I've ever come across," said screenwriter Karen Lutz ("The Ugly Truth"). From 2005 until his death in 2009, Blake Snyder wrote his 3 best-selling Save the Cat!® books along with 209 blogs on the Save the Cat!® website. "There was no one more gifted in the art of story structure than Blake Snyder," said longtime friend and screenwriter Tracey Jackson ("Confessions of a Shopaholic"). It not only enabled writers to properly time, pace and map out their stories, this concept also made it easier for writers to put their stories in a specific genre. Or My Mom Will Shoot. Blake’s extensive work into researching and teaching screenwriting through various mediums is the testament to the fact that Blake wanted every aspiring screenwriter to pursue their dream of becoming a screenwriter. How successful is Blake Snyder? With so much intelligence in his domain, success came with no limitations to Blake Snyder. The creation of this book found its way into almost every writer’s room, meeting rooms and institutions. Commercially, he had a total of 2 million-dollar script sales. An estimated $95 million was spent on this film, and it only grossed $156.5 worldwide ($65.6 million in the U.S.). Nuclear Family, co-written with James Haggin for Steven Spielberg/Amblin Entertainment (went unproduced) and most notably “Stop or My Mom Will Shoot”, which starred Sylvester Stallone. It is titled Save the Cat! Forster, who was 18 years old at the time, shot Snyder at point blank range. A Beverly Hills resident, Snyder graduated from Georgetown University and went on to teach at Chapman, UCLA, Vanderbilt and the Beijing Film Academy. Snyder's screenplay proselytizing led to his hosting seminars and workshops around the world -- New York, London, San Francisco, Vancouver, Barcelona, Beijing -- that showcased his folksy, enthusiastic boosterism for screenwriting and his love of film in general. After graduating from Georgetown U., he began writing for the Disney TV series “Kids Incorporated” before making the transition to feature film. "He could tell you in two minutes why something didn't work and in another three how to fix it. At the time of his death, Snyder had just finished his third book, Save the Cat!® Strikes Back: More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get Into… And Out Of, which will be published in late 2009. As a professional screenwriter, Blake sold 13 original screenplays to various production companies, making him “one of Hollywood’s most successful spec screenwriters”, as quoted by the Hollywood Reporter. Blake's Blogs: More Information and Inspiration for Writers, (published in 2016). The second workshop, a continuation of the first, called The Board Workshop, had participants take their 15 beats and expand them into 40 cards for a more detailed story structure. One could argue it to be profane how so much of their endeavors went underappreciated and loosely credited. Snyder's father, Kenneth C. T. Snyder, was an Emmy-winning TV producer of many children's shows in the 1960s and 1970s. Snyder also taught his method in such universities as UCLA, Chapman University, Vanderbilt University and the Beijing Film Academy. And unlike many with a great gift he was not miserly, he would respond to all his emails and script questions whether he knew someone or not. In 2008, Snyder and the software company Final Draft, Inc. specializing in script formatting, became partners in building import/export functions between the two programs. Unfortunately, time wasn’t on his side and he left way too soon than anyone imagined. | Cookie Settings. We have selected posts that we believe are timeless, resonating as powerfully today as on the day Blake wrote them. In his 20-year career as a screenwriter and producer, Blake Snyder sold dozens of scripts, including co-writing Blank Check, which became a hit for Disney, and Nuclear Family for Steven Spielberg — both million-dollar sales. Snyder writes that, "It's the scene where we [first] meet the hero", in order to gain audience favor and support for the main character right from the start. This was exactly the motivation behind making “Save the Cat!”, making something so daunting and hard seem easy and welcoming. [5][6] He went on to sell 12 more original screenplays and was named "one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters". provides writers the resources they need to develop their screenplays and novels based on a series of best-selling books, primarily written by Blake Snyder (1957- 2009). [17] Snyder's company, Blake Snyder Enterprises, LLC, released an iPhone app of the software in November, 2009 and an Android app in 2016. And unlike many with a great gift, he was not miserly. His father, Kenneth C.T. Frank, a true hero, does not seem overly alarmed. It was this exposure that heavily inspired Blake into the art of making and telling a compelling story. The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need" (2005) and "Save the Cat! [8][9], Snyder's nonfiction book Save the Cat! Services are pending. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. In addition, The Beat Sheet Workshop was expanded to be led internationally. Snyder, was an Emmy-winning TV producer of many children's shows in the 1960s and 1970s. Reach out to the author: contact and available social following information is listed in the top-right of all news releases. For more than 14 years, this has been the best screenwriting book on Amazon. Blake Snyder, Writer: Stop! The Last Story Structure Software You'll Ever Need. The sixth is the first non-screenwriting book, Save the Cat! AP His method of breaking down stories was widely referenced by screenwriters, studio execs and producers. With his extensive work and time in Hollywood, he not only made brilliant scripts but also passed on his knowledge to the other aspiring writers, more than anyone ever could. Snyder. Snyder's first spec screenplay sale was in 1989 for the script Stop! “Save the Cat!” became a bestseller, and he followed it up with, “Save the Cat! He never worked a single minute for personal finances. Blake Snyder (October 3, 1957 – August 4, 2009) was an American screenwriter, consultant, author and educator based in Los Angeles who, through his Save the Cat trilogy of books on screenwriting and story structures, became one of the most popular writing mentors in the film industry. The scripts that did make it to the table, never actually had any work done and remained unproduced. August 9, 2009. Jay A. Fernandez From this moment on, the audience is fully invested in Frank's well-being and rooting for him to succeed. Rich Kaplan of Blake Snyder Enterprises says "We are all deeply saddened over the unexpected loss of our colleague, mentor and friend. He regularly sold high dollar specs including Stop! Blake Snyder's Save the Cat is a classic among screenwriters, but all storytellers, including novelists, will find valuable gems of insight in it What do we know about Blake Snyder? Or My Mom Will Shoot” and “Blank Check” before writing “Save the Cat! The title Save the Cat! Writes a Novel The Last Book on Novel Writing You’ll Ever Need by Jessica Brody (2018)”. , Hollywood has been a holy grail for the world when it comes to ambitious writers and their distinguished screenplays. Born in Evanston, Ill., Snyder was the son of television producer Kenneth C.T. Blake's impact on writers around the world is immense, and many in the entertainment industry are grieving for this loss. Strikes Back: More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get Into… And Out Of,” which will be published in late 2009. He felt it was his calling to help others help themselves and took great pride when those he helped found success. He made all those he met feel special and encouraged them all in their dreams.". [14] This was the last book in the series to be authored by Snyder himself. Snyder, was an Emmy-winning TV producer of many children's shows in the 1960s and 1970s. Officer Snyder was killed while responded to a disturbance call on Oct. 6, 2016. Questions about a news article you've read? Named "Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriter", Blake Snyder began his Hollywood career early in life. Blake Jamieson Snyder was born on October 3, 1957, to an Emmy winning TV producer Kenneth C.T. At the age of eight, Snyder was hired by his father as a voice talent for an animated special starring Sterling Holloway. Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told" (2007) encouraged a host of aspiring writers, producers and development executives to see the patterns in all successful movies. Snyder co-wrote the screenplays for the Universal comedy "Stop! Screenwriter and author Blake Snyder died Tuesday morning from cardiac arrest. FACEBOOK He felt it was his calling to help others help themselves and took great pride when those he helped found success. You can do this!”. The Board is divided into 4 rows, with each row representing a quarter of the story, namely the 1st Act, the 1st half of the 2nd Act, the 2nd half of the 2nd Act, and the 3rd Act. Strikes Back: More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get Into... And Out of," is set for publication in October. Ever since his passing, two books have been released in the “Save the Cat!” series written by two screenwriters that took extensive inspiration from Blake’s work. With so much intelligence in his domain, success came with no limitations to Blake Snyder. His commercial work included Blank Check, co-written with Colby Carr for Walt Disney Pictures. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. The workshops were run year round. ", "There was no one more gifted in the art of story structure than Blake Snyder." In addition, the main character’s flaw, his problem that needs fixing over the course of the story, is revealed. Snyder developed two weekend workshops for writers, filmmakers and executives. EMAIL ME. Snyder's method of breaking down stories became legendary not just with screenwriters, studio executives, producers, agents and managers, but with writers of all disciplines. Snyder started writing for kids’ TV and then co-wrote screenplay for “Stop! All rights reserved. And unlike many with a great gift he was not miserly, he would respond to all his emails and script questions whether he knew someone or not. Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter’s Guide to Every Story Ever Told,” in 2007. Screenwriter Blake Snyder, author of a popular series of screenwriting guides, died of cardiac arrest Aug. 4. The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need was the number one selling book among screenwriting manuals on Amazon and in 2018 is on its 34th printing. He could tell you in two minutes why something didn't work and in another three how to fix it. Snyder is survived by his mother and a sister. Snyder. In 2007, Snyder wrote Save the Cat! As a professional screenwriter, Blake sold 13 original screenplays to various production companies, making him “one of Hollywood’s most successful spec screenwriters”, as quoted by the Hollywood Reporter. by Looking for some great streaming picks? Snyder co-wrote the screenplays for the Universal comedy "Stop! Goes to the Movies. He was 51. In 2003, as a means to share his experiences and successes with other screenwriters, Snyder penned Save the Cat!® The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need. Every memorial and celebration is hence, futile. Known for its playful and breezy style, Save the Cat! was coined by Snyder to describe a decisive moment when the protagonist demonstrates that they are worth rooting for. Snyder. An international best seller, now in its sixteenth printing, Save the Cat! Screenwriter Blake Snyder, author of a popular series of screenwriting guides, died of cardiac arrest Aug. 4. degree in English from Georgetown University, and returned to Los Angeles where he began his career writing for the Disney TV series Kids Incorporated. He wrote plenty but was able to sell incredibly few. Blake Snyder (October 3, 1957 – August 4, 2009) was an American screenwriter, consultant, author and educator based in Los Angeles who, through his Save the Cat trilogy of books on screenwriting and story structures, became one of the most popular writing mentors in the film industry. In the opening scene of the movie, Frequency, for example, Frank Sullivan, played by Dennis Quaid, is the veteran firefighter who jumps into a manhole to save two workers from a gas explosion. "There is no doubt, with every book, every blog entry, every email and every seminar, that Blake was truly celebrating the joy he had for story, for life, and for teaching. ©Copyright 1997-2015, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC. He became a regular visitor at Camino Nuevo Charter High School in Los Angeles, taking pitches from the students of Peter Cook's AP screenwriting class. Snyder died unexpectedly August 4, 2009, of what was characterized as either a pulmonary embolism[1] or cardiac arrest. Screenwriter and author Blake Snyder died Tuesday morning from cardiac arrest. Named "Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriter", Blake Snyder began his Hollywood career early in life. He started doing voiceover work at an early age. Blake was constantly at the wheel to do more with the “Save the Cat!” series by bringing even more insight and valuable techniques to the screenwriters. WHAT IS SAVE THE CAT!? Marking the 10th year from his death, this article celebrates the 20-year-old illustrious legacy of Blake Snyder and how it inspired thousands of writers in all walks of life (aside from just film/tv) working today. We all do. Strikes Back: More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get Into... and Out Of, was published in November, 2009. But his legacy is still kept alive by screenwriters who were brought up Snyder’s mentoring. The 112 blog posts in this book have been carefully curated and edited from Blake’s originals. Named “one of Hollywood’s most successful spec screenwriters,” Blake sold his last screenplay in 2009, three months before his death. The fourth book was a compilation of Blake's blogs and other writings on the subject of screenwriting, titled Save the Cat! Being a screenwriter, Blake Snyder thinks in images and he breaks things down that way starting with the Opening Image and ending his story plot development board with the Final Image. Blake began his career in entertainment at an early age, doing voice over work alongside actors such as Sterling Holloway, Gary Owens and June Foray. About Our Ads [12] This sequel did not lose money, but it earned considerably less than the original Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), which grossed $274.7 million worldwide ($131.1 million in the U.S.).[13]. There's not enough time." A third book, "Save the Cat! [18], How to Train Your Dragon :(DreamWorks, 2010) was dedicated to Snyder. Snyder taught screenwriting seminars around the world at schools including UCLA, Vanderbilt, Chapman and the Beijing Film Academy. ", Snyder is survived by his mother, Florence Snyder, of Santa Barbara, California, as well as a sister, Sally Maher, of Santa Ynez, California and her two children. Snyder also introduced 10 genres in his book that distinguished how stories are structured. He was 51 years old. Not a chance." Snyder led international seminars and workshops for writers in various disciplines, as well as consultation sessions for some of Hollywood's largest studios. Screenwriter Blake Snyder, author of a popular series of screenwriting guides, died of cardiac arrest Aug. 4. The works of his father included Hot Wheels and Roger Ramjet, both regarded as cult classics in the community. 5 Best Websites To Buy Stuffed Animals & Plushies, Climate Change: A Predicted Worst-Case Scenario Now Becoming A Reality, Why Failing To Do Something Should Be Least of Your Worries, How To Make The Most Of Your Time During Quarantine, How Online Entrepreneur Martyn Cook is Shaping a Better Tomorrow, Create Awesome Videos from Audio in Minutes, Sean Matson is Innovating Military Products & Other Gear. Snyder went on to earn a B.A. His books are also used in screenwriting classes. Among them were The Funny Company, Hot Wheels, animated segments on Sesame Street, Big Blue Marble and the cult classic Roger Ramjet. © 2020 The Hollywood Reporter But that was the life he chose and lived it well, even after such rough complications. "He could tell you in two minutes why something didn't work and in another three how to fix it. He referenced Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life (2003) as being a film that focused on making the character Lara Croft "cool" and sexy (via a "new latex body suit for Angelina Jolie") instead of likable. One of those few humble and intelligent writers was Blake Snyder. [7] Million dollar script sales include Blank Check, co-written with Colby Carr for Walt Disney Pictures, and Nuclear Family, co-written with James Haggin for Steven Spielberg/Amblin Entertainment. Snyder continued doing children's voices alongside Gary Owens, June Foray and others until his voice changed and he was fired by his producer father. Version 4 of the software and apps, which includes new templates for novelists and television writers, will be released in the fourth quarter of 2018. Screenwriter Tracey Jackson (Confessions of a Shopaholic) stated. He was 51. Strikes Back More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get into… and Out of (2009)”. Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing That You'll Ever Need, written by student and YA novelist Jessica Brody (published on October 9, 2018). Blake Snyder, one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters, and author of the Save the Cat!® series of books on screenwriting, died unexpectedly at the age of 51, on August 4, 2009, of cardiac arrest. At the age of just eight, he was working as a voice artist for an animated feature. Snyder. He felt it was his calling to help others help themselves and took great pride when those he helped found success. According to Snyder, this crucial element is missing from many of today's movies. This motivation took Blake to such a peak of brilliance that he managed to become a prominent mentor in the film industry. While most screenwriting books followed the same pattern of long repeated textbooks, which provided a mediocre understanding of the actual craft, Blake Snyder wrote his books in a manner that directly influenced screenwriters. For more information about Blake's life and career, please visit http://blakesnyder.com. And that is the only way to become not only a better writer, but to make the world a better place.” Written by Blake in his first blog on December 9, 2005. In his book, Snyder gave greatest emphasis on the importance of structure through his Blake Snyder Beat Sheet or the "BS2" which includes the 15 essential "beats" or plot points that all stories should contain. The Beat Sheet Workshops expanded with online courses in 2017. He always had one message for all writers, “It’s easy. Snyder began writing full-time as a screenwriter in 1987. Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC. Save the Cat! Or My Mom Will Shoot" (1992) and the Disney family film "Blank Check" (1994). Namely, “Blake: Save the Cat! Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB)
By having an unconventional way of mentoring, Blake Snyder could easily stem down a concept into a writer’s mind, without the use of lengthy and pretentious paragraphs. The in-person Beat Sheet Workshops continue, taught by "Master Cats" who were mentored by Snyder. Or My Mom Will Shoot to Universal, Blank Check to Disney, and Nuclear Family to Amblin for Steven Spielberg. With this, the entertainment business has managed to produce hundreds of inspirational films that inspired people from all forms of art. Screenwriter Jeremy Garelick (The Break Up) adds, "Blake's massive contribution to the movie business will be forever unknown…he's the uncredited partner to countless screenwriters." [10] The book describes in detail the structure of the monomyth or hero's journey, providing a by-the-minute pattern for screenwriting.[11]. 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