Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
About
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.
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Why it’s great
Brody adapts Hollywood’s famous beat sheet to novels, graphic scripts, and even short films—great for young screenwriters who also love prose. Clear checklists walk readers through loglines, pacing, and character arcs, using teen-friendly examples. Exercises at the end of each section turn theory into outline pages. A storytelling Swiss-army knife for any creative medium.