LovedBut the book I have read and that I am a huge fan of and I use pretty much all the time when outlining and planning my novels is Save the Cat Writes a Novel.
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel (2018)
Creators: Liked 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.
- ISBN:
- 9780399579745
- Length:
- 320 pages
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LovedI actually really recommendanybody that wants to read the Save the Cat books to get this edition becausethis is just kind of like the updated edition.
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LovedRight now I'm reading Save the Cat Writes a Novel which has been so helpful to me, but I read it for 10 minutes a day which is super manageable.
Dislikedi've outlined my books using this one too i actually don't like how much structure there is there's like 27 28 beats in this one so to me that's like too much structure i like the ones where it's like seven points and i can fill in the in between
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Jessica BrodyIn Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel, prolific author and story coach Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story structure guide for anyone who wants to write a young adult novel by applying the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of YA fiction. In this book, you will learn:
• The fifteen "beats" (or plot points) that are necessary for crafting a successful story with a compelling character arc —including the Opening Image, Catalyst, Fun and Games, Bad Guys Close In, Dark Night of the Soul, and Finale
• The ten universal story genres that will help you drill into what makes your type of story work, including those most commonly found in young adult novels like Rites of Passage, Superhero, Buddy Love, Institutionalized, and Golden Fleece
• Quirky, original insights and writing tips like “Save the Cat,” the “Shard of Glass,” and the “Dark Night Epiphany,” that help you craft a story that will thrill and captivate teen readers
Filled with practical advice, easy-to-follow templates, and "beat sheets" analyzing the structure of popular young adult novels such as Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows, John Green's The Fault in Our Stars, and Lois Lowry's The Giver, this book is the ultimate reference for anyone who's ever dreamed of writing their own young adult bestseller.
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