Description: Originally created for screenwriters, the Save the Cat! story-structure method provides compelling tips and tricks to make your novel as riveting as a movie-because whether you're writing a fantasy series, a romance, or the next Great American Novel, every captivating story throughout time (from Jane Austen to Agatha Christie) has the same fifteen essential plot points, or "beats."In this revolutionary novel-writing guide from the best-sellingSave the Cat! series, novelist Jessica Brody demystifies each beat, making it simple to craft your own best seller with easy-to-follow templates. Brody also reveals the ten universal story genres to help you drill down into what makes your type of story work. Featuring sample "beat sheets" for hits from the likes of J. K. Rowling, Khaled Hosseini, and Stephen King, this practical guide also includes real-world advice on pitching your novel, plus the quirky, original insights (like the eponymous tip to "save the cat") that make this series unique. By the end of this book, your own imaginative beats will combine to create a story that thrills readers from start to finish.
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Subject Area: Writing
Publication Name: Save The Cat! Writes a Novel
MPN: Save The Cat! Writes A Novel
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Item Length: 8.37 in
Subject: Novel, Writing
Series: Save the Cat! Ser.
Publication Year: 2018
Type: Textbook
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Item Height: 0.90 in
Author: Jessica Brody
Item Width: 5.50 in
Item Weight: 11.5 oz
