Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need
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.
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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I'm torn. On one hand, this book is full of useful questions to ask yourself while writing a novel. Who is the real protagonist? What changes does the protagonist need to make? But at the same time, the book is so incredibly formulaic that it made me wince. "At this percentage of the book, have a second character that the protagonist has never met show up and ask a question that lays out the books theme." I know authors who swear by this book and say it helps them in their creative journey, but this formula personally hinders rather than helps my work. It's written in an easy to read, enjoyable voice and could be helpful. Your mileage may vary.
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