

Snyder, was an Emmy-winning TV producer of many children's shows in the 1960s and 1970s.

A public memorial was held at the Writers Guild of America, West on September 29, 2009. Snyder died unexpectedly August 4, 2009, of what was characterized as either a pulmonary embolism or cardiac arrest. Snyder led international seminars and workshops for writers in various disciplines, as well as consultation sessions for some of Hollywood's largest studios.

Through his Save the Cat trilogy of books on screenwriting and story structures, Snyder became one of the most popular writing mentors in the film industry. His screenplays include the comedies Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) and Blank Check (1994). Author, educator, screenwriter, consultantīlake Snyder (Octo– August 4, 2009) was an American screenwriter, consultant, author and educator based in Los Angeles.
