Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing That You'll Ever Ne

Description: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody "Based on the best-selling screenwriting books by Blake Snyder." FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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.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. Author Biography JESSICA BRODY worked for MGM Studios as manager of acquisitions and business development before becoming an internationally best-selling author of more than fifteen novels for teens, tweens, and adults includingThe Geography of Lost Things, The Chaos of Standing Still, A Week of Mondays,andBetter You Than Me.Shes also the author of the Descendants- School of Secrets series, based on the hit Disney Channel original movie,Descendants.Her books have been translated and published in over 23 countries andUnrememberedand52 Reasons to Hate My Fatherare currently being developed for film through Reliance Entertainment by the producers ofZero Dark ThirtyandSlumdog Millionaire. She travels the country teaching Save the Cat! workshops to novelists. Review "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. Ill never write another book without a copy of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel." --Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times best-selling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of Broken Beautiful Hearts "Good plotters arent born. Theyre 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 storys blueprint, and give a beat to every pivot of your heros 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"This playful, illuminating book is a godsend for anyone seeking to understand story structure for novels."--Emmy Laybourne, author of the international bestselling Monument 14 trilogy, and the novels Sweet, Berserker and Ransacker Promotional 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. Review Quote "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. Ill never write another book without a copy of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel. " --Kami Garcia , #1 New York Times best-selling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of Broken Beautiful Hearts "Good plotters arent born. Theyre 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 storys blueprint, and give a beat to every pivot of your heros 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 Promotional "Headline" 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. Excerpt from Book The Beginning . . . So, lets get this party started. Weve got a big journey ahead of us, and I, for one, am antsy to get moving. First things first. What do you need? At the very least, you need an idea for a novel. It doesnt have to be a huge idea. It can be a seed of an idea, it can be a twinkle of an idea. It can even be a character that interests you, or a collection of inspiring thoughts that you hope to somehow string together. Perhaps youve got an idea but you dont know if its worth writing. You dont know if it "has legs" as they say in the film industry. Can it go the distance? Can it really carry you through three hundred-plus pages of prose? Or you might already have a novel fully or partially written thats not working, that you know you have to revise. Or maybe youve started a book and dont know where its going and now youre stuck and in need of some inspiration. Regardless of your specific situation, Im excited to have you along for the journey. Heres a quick breakdown of what well be covering in the following chapters (the structure of this book on structure, if you will): 1. THE HERO: First, in chapter 1, well talk about the main character or "hero" of your story, who they are, and why they are desperately in need of transformation. 2. THE BEATS: In chapter 2, well explore the fifteen beats of the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet in great detail so you can begin to map out the compelling, transformative journey of your novel. 3. THE GENRES: Then, in chapters 3-13, well identify the genre of your story using the ten Save the Cat! story genres. These are not your mothers genres (sci-fi, drama, comedy, and so on). Instead, the Save the Cat! story genres are broken down by type of character transformation and/or central theme. This will help you further develop your novel and make sure your story contains the necessary "genre ingredients" to make it successful. Also in these chapters, Ill give you ten beat sheets for popular blockbuster novels (one for each story genre), so you can see how the fifteen beats apply to some of todays most successful books. 4. THE PITCH: By chapter 14, youll have a pretty good idea of what your novel is about, which will help you distill the story down into a one-page description (the synopsis) and furthermore, into a one- sentence description (the logline) that you can use to pitch agents, editors, publishers, readers, and even movie producers. 5. THE FAQ: Despite the awesomeness and thoroughness of the previous chapters, I guarantee youll have problems along the way. Which is why, in chapter 15, I give you practical solutions to the six most common problems novelists face when implementing the Save the Cat! methodology. What About the Cat? But wait! We forgot one important thing. The question that Im sure has been on your mind from the moment you first heard about this book or picked it up in the bookstore. Why on earth is it called "Save the Cat!"? The answer dates back to the original Save the Cat! book, in which Blake Snyder included several cleverly titled tips on how to avoid common pitfalls of storytelling. "Save the cat!" is one of these tips. If your main character starts off somewhat unlikable, then, in the early pages of your story, they should save a cat (yes, like from a tree or a burning building or a shelter), or do something comparable that immediately makes the reader root for them, regardless of their original likability. Well talk more about cats and how to save them in chapter 15, when we break down some of the most common problems writers face when implementing the Save the Cat! methodology. Additionally, throughout this book, Ive included several new tips and tricks specifically for novelists to help you improve your story. So, lets get on with it already. Your main character is waiting, and they have a huge problem . . . Details ISBN0399579745 Author Jessica Brody Pages 256 Publisher Ten Speed Press Year 2018 ISBN-10 0399579745 ISBN-13 9780399579745 Format Paperback Imprint Ten Speed Press Subtitle The Last Book On Novel Writing That Youll Ever Need Place of Publication Berkeley CA Country of Publication United States DEWEY 808.3 Media Book Short Title Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Language English UK Release Date 2018-10-09 Publication Date 2018-10-09 AU Release Date 2018-10-09 NZ Release Date 2018-10-09 US Release Date 2018-10-09 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157916911;

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