Save the Cat! (book)

"Save the Cat!" is a screenwriting book by Blake Snyder that outlines a practical approach to storytelling. The title refers to a narrative technique where the protagonist performs an action, like saving a cat, to gain the audience's sympathy. Snyder presents a 15-beat structure to help writers plot engaging stories and emphasizes the importance of "high concept" ideas that are easily understandable. The book is widely used by screenwriters to create compelling characters and narratives that resonate with audiences, making it a cornerstone in the field of screenwriting and storytelling.