*Republished.* In this episode, we explain A Christmas Carol using the Blake Snyder's Save the Cat Beat Sheet. In part 1 we cover: 1. Opening Image, 2. Theme Stated, 3. Set-up, 4. Catalyst, 5. Debate, and 6. Break into Two. (We will explain the following beats in next week's episode). Do you use the Save the Cat? Let us know!: [email protected]. Here's the beat sheet from the Save the Cat website: https://savethecat.com/beat-sheets/a-christmas-carol-novel-beat-sheet