The Save the Cat! team is back again with another blog tour this time with their book Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
Join us today as we share more about this new book for writers, interview the author, and giveaway a copy of this book.
First, here's more information about Save the Cat! Writes for TV:
Screenwriter Jamie Nash takes up Snyder's torch to lay out a step-by-step approach using Blake's principles for both new and experienced writers, including:
- How to write and structure a compelling TV pilot that can launch both your series and your TV writing career
- All the nuances, tricks, and techniques of pilot-writing: the Opening Pitch, the Guided Tour, the Whiff of Change, and more
- The 8 Save the Cat! TV Franchise Types that will improve your story and your pitch
- The not-so-secret TV Pitch Template that turns your TV series into the necessary read-over-lunch industry document
- a how-to in creating layered characters who are driven by complex internal struggles
- Beat sheets of the pilots of Barry, Ozark, Grey's Anatomy, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, What We Do in the Shadows, Black-ish, The Mandalorian, This Is Us, Law and Order: SVU and more to help you crack your story.
Create your binge-worthy TV series with Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
Purchase a copy of this book on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Or save it to your GoodReads reading list.
About the Author, Jamie Nash
Jamie Nash has written and sold almost every type of story under the sun, including the horror films Exists, V/H/S/2, The Night Watchmen, Altered, and Lovely Molly, and the family films Santa Hunters and Tiny Christmas. He has written the Middle-Grade novels Bunk! and The 44 Rules of Amateur Sleuthing and the sci-fi novel Nomad. Jamie knows what it's like to make a living as a writer. When he s not writing and selling work, he teaches screenwriting at Johns Hopkins University and MICA and co-hosts the podcast Writers/Blockbusters. Jamie lives in Maryland with his wife, son, and a talking dog.
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--- Blog Tour Schedule
August 9th @ The Muffin
Join us as we celebrate the launch of another Save the Cat tour! We are featuring the newest book Save the Cat! Writes for TV. Read an interview with the author and stop by and win a copy for yourself.
August 12th @ Karen Brown Tyson
Visit Karen's blog today and read her insights into Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
August 15th @ Michelle Cornish
Come by Michelle's blog where she reviews Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
August 18th @ Author Anthony Avina
Stop by Anthony's blog and read his insights into Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
August 20th @ Selling Books
Visit Cathy's blog where you can read her review of Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
August 23rd @ World of My Imagination
Nicole features Save the Cat! Writes for TV and gives away a copy of the book on her blog.
August 25th @ Lisa Ehrman
Lisa features the Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
August 27th @ Lori Duff Writes
Join Lori as she reviews Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
September 2nd @ Girl Zombie Authors
Visit Chris' blog and read a review of Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
September 5th @ Margay Leah Justice
Stop by Margay's blog and read her review of Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
September 7th @ Writer Writer Pants on Fire
Join Mindy and read her review of Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
September 9th @ Deborah Adams' Blog
Visit Deborah's blog and read her review of Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
September 12th @ Leslie's Voice
Visit Leslie's blog where you can read her review of Save the Cat! Writes for TV.
***** BOOK GIVEAWAY *****
Enter to win a copy of Save the Cat! Writes for TV by filling out the Rafflecopter form below. The giveaway ends on August 22nd at 11:59pm CT. We will announce the winner the next day in the widget and follow up via email. Good luck!
Like so many people, I want to try my hand at writing in my own voice. I've spent years as a ghostwriter and now I have my own story to tell.
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ReplyDeleteWriting for television would be amazing!Sounds like a fantastic book :)
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