The question, that is! No confusing this thread with the one debating character vs. plot, please.
I've seen others mention the book SAVE THE CAT! by Blake Snyder. I'm about halfway through it and I got to the part about beats, and he says the Catalyst goes on page 12, but specifically page 12, so just put it on page 12. "Page 12 - Catalyst. Do it." That kind of put me off a little bit (that plus a little caption that calls MEMENTO - the movie that sparked my interest in screenwriting - a gimmick or really dull movie).
What do you all think about the whole "this beat has to happen on this page" idea? I understand it's about pacing, but isn't that a little too inorganic?
I've seen others mention the book SAVE THE CAT! by Blake Snyder. I'm about halfway through it and I got to the part about beats, and he says the Catalyst goes on page 12, but specifically page 12, so just put it on page 12. "Page 12 - Catalyst. Do it." That kind of put me off a little bit (that plus a little caption that calls MEMENTO - the movie that sparked my interest in screenwriting - a gimmick or really dull movie).
What do you all think about the whole "this beat has to happen on this page" idea? I understand it's about pacing, but isn't that a little too inorganic?
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