By StarBuzz Daily Staff
For aspiring screenwriters, the hardest part isn’t typing “FADE IN”—it’s knowing exactly where the story goes before you even start.
In a major announcement for writers looking to break into the industry, Matt Allen—the powerhouse screenwriter behind the holiday classic Four Christmases—has partnered with the legendary screenwriting brand Save the Cat! to launch a new, high-level story development service: “Break Your Story with Matt Allen.”
This isn’t just another webinar or a pre-recorded class. It is a hands-on, “done-with-you” mentorship designed to take a raw idea and forge it into a professional, industry-ready pitch and opening.
The “Original Cat” Returns
Allen is often referred to as an “Original Cat” within the Blake Snyder ecosystem, having worked directly with Snyder himself. Now, he is bringing that veteran experience back to the community to help a select group of writers get serious about their IP.
According to the official launch from Save the Cat!, the service is specifically designed for writers who are ready to treat screenwriting as a business, offering a rare opportunity to co-craft a screenplay foundation with a working Hollywood professional.
What The Service Includes
The package, priced at $1,999, is built around three 1-hour Zoom sessions where Allen works directly with the writer. But the deliverables go far beyond simple coaching. By the end of the process, writers will walk away with:
- A Solid 3-Act Structure: No more getting stuck in the “muddled middle.”
- A Detailed 15-Beat Outline: The signature Save the Cat! roadmap, co-crafted to ensure every beat hits home.
- The First 10 Pages: Written in industry-standard format, these crucial opening pages are designed to hook readers immediately.
- A Compelling Logline: The essential tool needed to sell the project in an elevator pitch.
Allen is also offering written feedback on an additional 10 pages or scenes, ensuring that writers have a clear path forward after the sessions conclude.
The “Secret Weapon” Bonuses
Perhaps most intriguing for writers looking to break the “gatekeeper” barrier are the bonuses included in this package.
The program includes an opportunity for an industry connection if the script meets specific quality benchmarks—a rare open door in a closed-off industry. Additionally, Allen is helping writers establish their Intellectual Property (IP) by offering an option to publish the story on Medium, creating a public link that can be shared with potential buyers or representatives.
Limited Availability
Because of the intensive, one-on-one nature of the Zoom sessions and the co-writing aspect, spots for this service are strictly limited.
For writers stuck in the development phase, or those who have a great concept but don’t know how to structure it for Hollywood, this is a unique chance to work alongside a writer who has successfully navigated the studio system.
Ready to break your story? Click on the link below!