I think the guys at Scriptnotes, like a lot of writers, don’t comprehend anything beyond the three-act ‘Save the Cat’ formula. Which is fine, it sells. Judging by their filmography, they’ve made quite a bit of money with some not-so-great movies. But they don’t seem (in my opinion) to grasp anything beyond that rigid three act structure. I understand that they have sold scripts, and lots of people heed their advice and words as crucial lessons. But I personally don’t want to write that same story again and again. Dramatica helps me create something unique, and it doesn’t treat the users as though they are stupid - something the ‘Save the Cat’ formula fails at.
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