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April 16, 2025 140 mins

Blake Snyder told writers to 'Save the Cat,' but is this advice credible, or was Blake Snyder just a talented salesman? In Get Rec'd, Ed and Amanda examine his 1994 kid's film, 'Blank Check,' for the answer.

For the flash enthusiasts, we also delve into how Blake Snyder's screenwriting advice can be applied to the short fiction format.

Also in this episode, we touch on the line between plagiarism and homage, and deliver an important update for Not Quite Prize entrants.

Join the conversation now on social media via the links at notquitewrite.com Register for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction at notquitewriteprize.com Enter our free erotic fiction competition, the Not Quite Write Prize for FLESH Fiction at notquitewritepodcast.com/fleshfiction

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