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. I’ll 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 aren't born. They're 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 story's blueprint, and give a beat to every pivot of your hero's 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
We understand the hardships that come with creating new characters that feel real, writing a plot that isn’t full of holes, and keeping up with all the small details that make it all come together. Luckily, writers aren’t alone in their strife, successes, and struggles, and these books (some even written by iconic authors) are […]