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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
The Last Book On Novel Writing That You'll Ever Need
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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.
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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 storyβfrom the opening image to the finaleβthis 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 captivateβand 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
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Width: 139.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 256
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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