Master Cat Naomi Beaty shows how movies of any type can share a basic structure and still engage audiences with new, interesting ideas.

A close look at Bend It Like Beckham to help you take a closer look at your story ideas.

We help you take a closer look at your story ideas.

Master Cat Naomi Beaty reveals 2 things script readers can't get enough of -- and one thing writers need to avoid.

Master Cat Naomi Beaty reveals 3 things script readers look for.

Discover many ways you can integrate the beat sheet into your writing process.

Discover many ways you can integrate the beat sheet into your writing process.

An invigorating breakdown of how -- and why -- each of Blake Snyder's 10 genres have distinctive catalysts.

Each of Blake Snyder's 10 genres have distinctive catalysts.

What do you need to know to deliver the finale your story, your protagonist, and your audience deserve?

What do you, the writer, need to know?

Naomi Beaty and Don Roff explain the intricacies of the Catalyst, Break into Two, and Break into Three story beats.

The Catalyst, Break into Two, and Break into Three story beats

Naomi Beaty and Don Roff consider the Opening Image, Midpoint, and Final Image—the first three of Blake's 6 "pillar" story beats.

Opening Image, Midpoint, and Final Image

Master Cat Naomi Beaty shares strategies that can help you develop your beat sheet in a way that works for you.

Master Cat Naomi Beaty shares strategies that can help you develop your beat sheet in a way that works for you.

You need to understand the proportions of your story beats to create a foundation that truly resonates with readers and audiences.

You need to understand the proportions of your story beats to create a foundation that truly resonates with readers and audiences.

Master Cat Cory Milles contrasts The Dark Knight with Batman v. Superman to demonstrate the power of stakes that are personal.

Ask moral questions.

Answers to a challenging question

Master Cat Naomi Beaty asks... and answers... a challenging question.