Save the Cat Deep Dive: Set Up [CC]

In the third installment of this series, I do a deep dive into Save the Cat for the set up beat.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 02:19 Introduction
02:19 - 06:42 Introducing the places and people in the MC’s life
06:42 - 09:09 Making problems real and story worthy
09:09 - 10:26 Intro to Tips and Tricks for Avoiding Boring Set Up
10:26 - 14:47 Tips and Tricks: Set Character Goals
14:47 - 18:07 Tips and Tricks: Building to the Catalyst
18:07 - 21:17 Tips and Tricks: Avoid Chapters Without Consequences
21:17 - 22:44 Tips and Tricks: Make Problems Matter to the Story
22:44 - 25:05 Stasis = death
25:05 - 28:20 A Note About Pacing
28:20 - 30:46 Conclusion
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Save the Cat Deep Dive Playlist: • WRITING - Save the Cat...
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Save the Cat by Blake Synder: www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
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Little Thieves by Margaret Owen: www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
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[@madelinejameswrites]

I just want to say I love this video series. You have such a good understanding of these beats and what really needs to happen, the way you talk through your process and the way you understand them really clicks with me! I cannot wait to watch the rest!

[@TheCandleLady]

I bought your book when it was first available and I am just now reading. Your set up! Your stakes! I love it! Can't wait until the next book is released.

[@LiselleSambury]

Thank you so much for grabbing a copy! And glad you’re enjoying it ☺️

[@gwynnathawinna]

As always, your videos have the best timing. Thank you for these insights!

[@LiselleSambury]

Love to get that timing spot on haha. Happy to help!

[@akossiwak]

I recently had to use my hook as a setup.
When I tell you it threw me for a loop!!! 😩😭
Because it still had to address two key aspects in setup but with less words. Gah! 😆
As always I appreciate you sharing how you make these beats work for you. ❤️

[@LiselleSambury]

Interesting! I think my hook for the book usually ends up being my catalyst 🤔 but I could see it very much working in set up too

[@akossiwak]

@@LiselleSambury Yes! I 100% agree about the hook also working as a catalyst.
What I'm doing now is so new to me I'm convinced I ruined my story.
If push comes to shove I still have my most recent polished version to fall back on. 😆

[@LiselleSambury]

@@akossiwak hopefully it ends up working out!

[@iWriteWithPride]

Oooh I really dig this!

[@LiselleSambury]

Happy you like it!

[@henryhamilton9574]

Great video Liselle!

[@LiselleSambury]

Thank you!!

[@fralou_sind_kreativ]

I love this series! it's so helpful to have you describe how you work with the book. Thank you :) Sending love and creative vibes

[@LiselleSambury]

So happy it’s been helpful for you!!

[@shanna9579]

You are such an amazing writer!

[@LiselleSambury]

Thank you so much!

[@shanna9579]

AAAHHHHH!!!! I'm teaching my gifted middle schoolers Blood Like Magic next semester. I am fan girling out right now!@@LiselleSambury

[@madelinejameswrites]

I just want to say I love this video series. You have such a good understanding of these beats and what really needs to happen, the way you talk through your process and the way you understand them really clicks with me! I cannot wait to watch the rest!

[@LiselleSambury]

So happy you’re enjoying it! Definitely trying my best to communicate how I dive into all this since I’ve used these beats for so many books at this point haha