Wow. I'm really stuck for words on this one. I subscribe to Blake's RSS feed from his BLOG and today's update was 'Blake Snyder 1952-2009.' At first, I thought it was a retrospective look at all of his work or something, it didn't register to me right away, but as soon as I saw the news that he had passed away, my stomach sank. That feeling of losing someone too early came over me. It was the same with MJ a few weeks back as well.
I had just got turned on to Blake's 'Save The Cat' last year. I had seen it in past years, but didn't think to read it. Thought it was something that wouldn't help me. Little did I know that after reading it, I would complete the first draft of a screenplay that I had been trying to write for over 10 years. More like 12 years. It was a long time in my head and it wasn't until 'STC' that the story actually opened up for me!
I also had the pleasure of exchanging a few emails with Blake. He was always very quick to answer and always helpful and cheerful.
I thank Blake Snyder for his 'STC' and everything that it taught me. I know that he was working on another book, so I'm hoping that will still be released this year.
You will be missed!
Rest in peace.
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