Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
Author Jessica Brody offers a thorough guide to narrative structure for novelists that adapts the renowned Save the Cat! screenwriting process for the world of fiction 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.
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
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Protect the cat! One writing-craft book that is frequently cited as being essential to writers’ drafting processes is called Writes a Novel, and for good reason. The way the story parts are given and how an author can use those rules to create the framework of their own novel are what distinguish it from other novels. The story arc is divided into fifteen beats by Jessica Brody, who explains what each beat needs to contribute to the overall plot. She illustrates her arguments with well-known instances, and her explanations are brief and to the point. Her manner is captivating.
