Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

By: Jessica Brody

Narrated by: Jessica Brody

Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

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 audiobook lays out the 10 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.

With a PDF that includes charts, lists, and exercises from the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. 

©2018 Jessica Brody (P)2018 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“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, number-one 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)

The Best Guide for Novel Writers

I just love this book! I purchased copies for everyone in my writing/critique group. I love the way the author makes the arduous path to a successful novel so much easier by virtue of her ability to cut to the heart of the matter and provide guidance at every juncture. This book answered every question I've ever had about story theory and novel plot structure. Thank you, Jessica!

Love the PDF

I have listened to a few books on writing, They all say there are charts on this web sit or, This link that no longer have the info or, are not easy to find. But, this book Has a bonce PDF file attracted on Audible so know hunting. it is right there by the download button. Wish the other writers would do this.

Best book I have read on novel development!

So helpful in every aspect of novel development. Also, loved the narration. She was a joy to listen to.

Amazing! (Chapters not divided well though)

Extremely helpful and has helped me breakthrough with a few plot points. The reader is charming and easy to understand. Great pacing for me personally. The only issue is the audio's dividing chapters are pretty confusing (chapter 5 starts with Mid Points right in the middle of a list). I don't own the book, so this might be more clear in the physical book.

Easy fix though, I use bookmarks to help find the actual beats that I need to re-visit.

Great Practical Book

This was a great book! I enjoyed listening to it, took study notes and found it to be super practical. I'm glad I read this just before embarking on the herculean task of writing my first fictional book!

I was curious about this topic

I listened to this because I know nothing about technical terms of story structure and cannot follow in conversation when my friends talks about plots, scenes, etc. She has a master’s in theatre. After listening to this book I want to try to write a novel.

Thrilled

Read lots of books on this subject; this was by far the most practical one.

Simply Fantastic!

The best book on writing I've ever read/listened to. The approach and beat sheets are fantastic and the author's narration is a ton of fun. I'll be referring to this one again. And again. And again.

Informative & Inspirational

Save the Cat! Write the Novel provided more specifics than any other writing book I’ve listened to or read. Jessica Brody targets the many pitfalls of novel writing while boosting the confidence of would be writers. I’m going to listen to it again and take notes!

Great book and insight

I think this will book can help fine-tune your stories. I am going to implement what I have learned into my stories