A review by ktothelau
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need by Jessica Brody
5.0
Blake Snyder's Save the Cat! for screenwriting, as helpful as it is, is a prime example of "Those who can't do, teach." Jessica Brody's Save the Cat! for novels, though, is "I can do this and have done it; I'll take you under my wing."
Trust me, there's a difference.
The infamous Save the Cat! outline is the same, but Brody goes into a lot more detail as to how each plot point works and has an excellent first chapter in creating a captivating protagonist. Though this isn't a craft book on how to write effective prose, this is a great way to learn what makes an effective story and a brief insight on how to sell your novel.
I highly recommend screenwriters to take a peek into the first two chapters!
Trust me, there's a difference.
The infamous Save the Cat! outline is the same, but Brody goes into a lot more detail as to how each plot point works and has an excellent first chapter in creating a captivating protagonist. Though this isn't a craft book on how to write effective prose, this is a great way to learn what makes an effective story and a brief insight on how to sell your novel.
I highly recommend screenwriters to take a peek into the first two chapters!