Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need
Oct 2018 Ā· Sold by Ten Speed Press
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The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.
Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.
Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.
Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screen...
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James Swanson
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August 1, 2019
The book many writers need. This book takes the cliche questions of how to write a novel. Let me just say this, people can consider themselves "planners" (those who outline) or "whimsicals" (those who go with the flow), but both types follow a structure. This book helps one gather structure, and more. I'm Midway through my MFA creative writing program, and this book taught me more that the years I've been at school.
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Keeshlon
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November 24, 2024
Excellent step-by-step how to in writing your novel. The beat sheet is a huge help in clearing a cluttered mind, helping to organize the story. There are some exercises and several examples to help flesh out your characters. A great blueprint to help you persevere until you have that terrible first draft. (All 1st drafts are terrible.) From start to synopses of your finished work, all you need to write a better novel is here.
Dallas Uzumaki
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June 22, 2024
Informative and creative! it changed my perspective of the creative process of writing. Keep it up, Jess!
About the author
JESSICA BRODY worked for MGM Studios as manager of acquisitions and business development before becoming an internationally best-selling author of more than fifteen novels for teens, tweens, and adults includingĀ The Geography of Lost Things, The Chaos of Standing Still, A Week of Mondays,Ā andĀ Better You Than Me.Ā Sheās also the author of the Descendants: School of Secrets series, based on the hit Disney Channel original movie,Ā Descendants.Ā Her books have been translated and published in over 23 countries andĀ UnrememberedĀ andĀ 52 Reasons to Hate My FatherĀ are currently being developed for film through Reliance Entertainment by the producers ofĀ Zero Dark ThirtyĀ andĀ Slumdog Millionaire. She travels the country teaching Save the Cat! workshops to novelists.
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JESSICA BRODY worked for MGM Studios as manager of acquisitions and business development before becoming an internationally best-selling author of more than fifteen novels for teens, tweens, and adults including The Geography of Lost Things, The Chaos of Standing Still, A Week of Mondays, and Bet...
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