Foundations of Writing Scenes: A Save the Cat! Course

Turn your story's beats into meaningful scenes
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Foundations of Writing Scenes: A Save the Cat! Course
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Dec 2023
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Why take this course?

🎉 Foundations of Writing Scenes: A Save the Cat! Course 📚 TDMG-587

Course Headline: Turn your story's beats into meaningful scenes and elevate your writing with the "Save the Cat!®" method!

Course Description: Are you ready to unlock the secrets of impactful scene crafting? Our self-paced Foundations of Writing Scenes course is your gateway to mastering the art of storytelling using the renowned "Save the Cat!®" framework. With expert guidance from Jamie Nash, a seasoned screenplay writer, novelist, and film director, you'll discover a powerful story-breaking strategy that goes beyond the traditional beat sheet. 🎬✨

What You'll Experience: In this course, you'll discover how to:

  1. Understand Save the Cat!®: Gain a solid grasp of the "Save the Cat!®" storytelling principles and their application in your work.
  2. Visual Brainstorming: Learn to visually map out your story using a writer’s board, which helps you "see" your narrative before you even begin writing.
  3. Scene Development: Create meaningful scenes that contribute to a well-paced plot and serve as the foundation for your story.
  4. Character Transformation: Plot your hero's transformation effectively, ensuring their journey is compelling and believable.
  5. Overcoming Writer's Block: Find new inspiration and break through creative barriers that once halted your progress.
  6. Story Viability: Troubleshoot your story idea to ensure it holds up as a viable narrative.
  7. Organization & Structure: Keep your ideas, inspiration, and story structure in perfect harmony.
  8. Refinement: Tighten your novel or screenplay by keeping its "spine" straight and aligned with the "Save the Cat!®" principles.
  9. Expert Tips & Tactics: Apply Jamie Nash's professional tips and tactics to enhance your writing process.

Key Takeaways:

  • 🛠️ Master the Save the Cat!® beat sheet for a compelling structure.
  • 🎨 Visualize your story with a writer’s board to see the big picture early on.
  • 🔍 Troubleshoot potential plot holes or story issues before you write.
  • ✍️ Write scenes that are impactful and serve your story's purpose.
  • 🚀 Launch your story with confidence, knowing you have a solid foundation.

By the end of this course, you'll have a clear vision of how to construct scenes that are both thematically significant and structurally sound, using the "Save the Cat!®" method as your guide. Whether you're crafting a screenplay or writing a novel, these techniques will serve as an invaluable toolkit for any writer looking to elevate their craft.

Enroll now and start building the framework of your next masterpiece! 🖋️🚀

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