Author of best selling books "Save the Cat! The Last Book You'll Ever Need On Screenwriting" and "Save The Cat! Goes To The Movies - The Screenwriter's Guide To Every Story Ever Told." A third book, "Save the Cat! Strikes Back" was published posthumously.
At the age of eight, Snyder was hired by his father as a voice talent
for an animated special starring Sterling Holloway. Snyder continued
doing kids' voices alongside Gary Owens, June Foray and others until
his voice changed. He was promptly fired by his producer father.
He frequently lectured and led screenwriting workshops in the United States, Europe and Asia.