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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing That You'll Ever Need
By Jessica Brody
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody offers a comprehensive guide to writing compelling novels by applying a popular screenwriting method adapted for fiction. The book breaks down storytelling into beat sheets, providing clear, structured techniques to craft engaging narratives. It's an educational tool for both novice and experienced writers aiming to refine their storytelling approach.
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You might enjoy this book if you're an aspiring novelist seeking a step-by-step guide to crafting compelling stories. It offers practical advice on structure and plotting, drawing on the principles of popular screenwriting techniques to help you navigate the complex world of novel writing. If you're looking for a resource to demystify storytelling and enhance your creative process, this could be a valuable addition to your collection.

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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

"Based on the best-selling screenwriting books by Blake Snyder."

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.

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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 storyβ€”from the opening image to the finaleβ€”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 captivateβ€”and a novel that will sell.

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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel is widely praised by authors for its clear guidance on plot structure and novel writing. The book demystifies the process of plotting, offering beneficial tools for writers of all levels through its use of beat sheets and genre insights. Reviewers appreciate its practicality in helping to understand and solve plot issues, describing it as an essential resource for structuring a compelling story.

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ISBN: 9780399579745

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Ten Speed Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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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 includingThe Geography of Lost Things, The Chaos of Standing Still, A Week of Mondays,andBetter You Than Me.She's also the author of the Descendants- School of Secrets series, based on the hit Disney Channel original movie,Descendants.Her books have been translated and published in over 23 countries andUnrememberedand52 Reasons to Hate My Fatherare currently being developed for film through Reliance Entertainment by the producers ofZero Dark ThirtyandSlumdog Millionaire. She travels the country teaching Save the Cat! workshops to novelists.

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