Blake Snyder (October 3, 1957 – August 4, 2009) was an American screenwriter based in Los Angeles, who through the authorship of three books on screenwriting and story structures became one of the most popular writing mentors in the film industry. Snyder led international seminars and workshops for writers in various disciplines, as well as consultation sessions for some of Hollywood's largest studios. Snyder died unexpectedly August 4, 2009, of a pulmonary embolism. A public memorial was held at the Writers Guild of America, West on September 29, 2009.
Read more about Blake Snyder: Early Life, Save The Cat! Screenwriting Manual, Save The Cat Software and Online Training, Workshops and Consultations, Filmography, Bibliography
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“My mother bore me in the southern wild,
And I am black, but O! my soul is white;”
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open curling lotus gate I cup and kiss”
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