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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

By: Jessica Brody
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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 audiobook lays out the 10 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 audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Jessica Brody (P)2018 Random House Audio Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Thought-Provoking Creative Writing

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Critic reviews

“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, number-one 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)
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Good enough that I bought a hard copy as well so I could mark pages and reference easily. Occasionally repetitive but that is a minor quibble as many of the repetitions are also very helpful to clarify points made.

Useful and insightful

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This is the first book I’ve listened to about plot structure in a novel and it was excellent. The overall information for very clear and informative. It tells you all that you need to come up with a good story structure. The narrator is also good to listen to which is an added bonus. It almost feels like you’re listening to a fictional book. Recommend to those interested in plot structure or those who are thinking about writing a book and don’t know where to start!

Excellent, clear and enjoyable

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Loved loved loved the deep wisdom, humour, encouragement and joy contained within these pages. Narrator’s voice was perfect thank you

Inspiring

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Thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. Has given me so much insight into the writing craft. Just wish I'd read this sooner!

Brilliant insight into the world of storytelling!

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Brilliant book! I would not hesitate to recommend this book. Read by the author so she understands what she’s reading unlike many other audio books. I find it easy to listen to as properly annunciated.

Cat Saved

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Listened at x2 speed and as a novice not-yet-novel writer I found it helpful to get a sense of the behind the scenes of story writing. Sections were clear and easy to follow. The accompanying pdf was super helpful and made for a great audiobook package as it was nicely delivered but still with written things to go back and reference when needed.

Helpful steer when yah don’t know where to turn

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I understand people's apprehension towards very formulaic structure this book presents.

My speech to this book read whether or not you want to learn about the formula.

Just because there is a formula does not mean you have to follow it, my approach is that I would rather know about the formula and decide how I would like to apply it to my writing.

I suggest giving this book a try learning the formula and then decide how much you want to apply to own writing.

it's up to you whether to follow the formula

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She has given us the tool and declared, get the job done. This book is a great tool that I will use. A book that I will revisit whenever I need clarification and help fine tuning an idea. It is written in a clear and easy to follow footpath.

Beneficial new writers tool

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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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just what I needed to help me on my novel journey definitely a book to read more than once

perfect

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