Inspired by questions from his workshops, lectures, and emails, Blake listened and provides new tips, tactics, and techniques to solve your writing problems and create stories that resonate: - The 7 warning signs you might have a great idea - or not - The sure-fire template for can't-miss loglines - The difference between structure and formula - The Transformation Machine that allows you to track your hero's growth step-by-step - The 5 questions to keep your story's spine straight - The 5-Point Finale to finish any story - The Save the Cat!? Greenlight Checklist that gets to the heart of every development issue - The right way to hear notes, deal with problematic producers, and dive into the rewrite with the right attitude - Why and when an agent will appear - How to discover the potential for greatness in any story - How to avoid panic, doubt, and self-recrimination? and what it takes to succeed and dare to achieve your dreams Get ready to face trouble like a pro? and strike back!