save-the-cat

Apply Blake Snyder's Save the Cat! framework to structure and diagnose screenplays.

3|Updated Mar 23, 2026
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Skill: save-the-cat
Source: https://github.com/ai-ecoverse/skills/tree/main/skills/save-the-cat
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ai-ecoverse/skills --skill save-the-cat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Blake Snyder's Save the Cat! workflow for screenplay planning and diagnostics helps writers structure, test, and refine their concepts into actionable scripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Beat Sheet (BS2) planning and diagnostics for 15 beats
  • Logline templates, hero design, and the Board (40-card method) for story planning
  • Workflow to diagnose script structure and genre alignment

Quick Start

Describe your movie idea and run the Save the Cat workflow to generate beat sheets, loglines, and a board.

Frequently Asked Questions about save-the-cat

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I structure a screenplay using a beat sheet?

A beat sheet structures a screenplay by mapping the narrative to 15 specific story beats. This workflow applies Blake Snyder's BS2 beat sheet framework to organize plot points, test story structure, and diagnose pacing flaws.

What is the best way to write a logline for a movie concept?

Writing a logline condenses a movie concept into a single sentence summary. This workflow provides logline templates and hero design frameworks to refine core ideas, test genre alignment, and generate planning artifacts.

Can I use the 40-card board method for story planning?

The 40-card board method organizes story structure by mapping scenes across acts. This workflow generates the Board to visualize narrative flow, test scene placement against 15 beats, and diagnose structural flaws.

How do you diagnose screenplay structure and genre alignment?

Diagnosing screenplay structure requires checking the script against established 15-beat frameworks. This workflow applies diagnostic checklists from official Save the Cat! references to identify narrative flaws and verify genre alignment.

Does this screenplay diagnostic workflow require any specific writing software?

No specific writing software is required to use this screenplay diagnostic workflow. You simply describe a movie idea, and the framework generates loglines, beat sheets, and the Board without external dependencies.