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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

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By: Jessica Brody
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Summary

 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.

With a PDF that includes charts, lists, and exercises from the book. Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Thought-Provoking Creative Writing
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“Every novelist should own a copy of this book. It will change the way you think about stories—and your writing. Jessica Brody takes the mystery and frustration out of plotting a novel. I’ll never write another book without a copy of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.”—Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times best-selling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of Broken Beautiful Hearts

“Good plotters aren't born. They're formed by studying the twists and turns of others' stories. Save the Cat! Writes a Novel is a perfect plot study tool for all levels of writer. It will help you dissect any plot conundrum, conceive your story's blueprint, and give a beat to every pivot of your hero's journey.”—Grant Faulkner, executive director of National Novel Writing Month and author of Pep Talks for Writers: 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo

“Through its insightful use of beat sheets, genres, and trade secrets, this book is an invaluable guide through the daunting task of writing a novel.”—Jessica Khoury, author of The Forbidden Wish and Last of Her Name

“This playful, illuminating book is a godsend for anyone seeking to understand story structure for novels.”—Emmy Laybourne, author of the international bestselling Monument 14 trilogy, and the novels Sweet, Berserker and Ransacker
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good book but can't finish it due to vocal fry of narrator. just can't bear it. sorry

nobody likes vocal fry! why do it?

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This is a must read not just for would be authors but for established successful ones too.

A must!

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I was sceptical getting this book as I am a pantser and thought this book would be more focused on plotting and planning. This wasn't the case.

Throughout each chapter it is explained in a clear and thought provoking way how to go along your journey of writing your book.

With this book you can use it to throughly plot and plan out your novel

OR

You can use the advice, guidance and wisdom given throughout the book as you need it while pantsing/planting or any form of writing style you use on while writing your book.

This book is suitable if you are only just starting out your book, stuck in the middle or have a draft or 50, no matter where you are in your writing journey Jessica Brody has an encouraging and thought proving process that allows you to take a step back and look at your story, characters and makes you think, makes you question your story to make sure that you can create the best version of your story possible.

An enjoyable journey of the writing process

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Despite my trepidation about a formula, the “beat sheet” model has been an inspiration and has reignited my desire to pick up the pen. Excellent and In-depth examples, with a pleasant narration style, I highly recommend to anyone who is “stuck” with plotting or even considering penning their own novel.

Inspiring and easily digestible

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As someone who writes regularly and I am now writing my second novel this book was invaluable. I'll be reading and listening to it more than once. Thank you, the Save the Cat series has been my absolute Bible for screenwriting also so what a gift to have a novel version, so highly recommended.

Fabulous

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