{"product_id":"save-the-cat-writes-a-young-adult-novel-the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-a-ya-bestseller-paperback","title":"Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel: The Ultimate Guide to Writing a YA Bestseller - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJessica Brody\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn indispensable guide in the bestselling Save the Cat! story structure series that reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any young adult novel a success, from an accomplished novelist and the author of \u003ci\u003eSave the Cat! Writes a Novel\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSave the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel, \u003c\/i\u003e prolific author and story coach Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story structure guide for anyone who wants to write a young adult novel by applying the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of YA fiction. In this book, you will learn: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The fifteen \"beats\" (or plot points) that are necessary for crafting a successful story with a compelling character arc--including the Opening Image, Catalyst, Fun and Games, Bad Guys Close In, Dark Night of the Soul, and Finale\u003cbr\u003e- The ten universal story genres that will help you drill into what makes your type of story work, including those most commonly found in young adult novels like Rites of Passage, Superhero, Buddy Love, Institutionalized, and Golden Fleece\u003cbr\u003e- Quirky, original insights and writing tips like \"Save the Cat,\" the \"Shard of Glass,\" and the \"Dark Night Epiphany,\" that help you craft a story that will thrill and captivate teen readers \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with practical advice, easy-to-follow templates, and \"beat sheets\" analyzing the structure of popular young adult novels such as Leigh Bardugo's \u003ci\u003eSix of Crows\u003c\/i\u003e, John Green's \u003ci\u003eThe Fault in Our Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, and Lois Lowry's \u003ci\u003eThe Giver\u003c\/i\u003e, this book is the ultimate reference for anyone who's ever dreamed of writing their own young adult bestseller.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessica Brody\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eSave the Cat! Writes a Novel \u003c\/i\u003eand an internationally bestselling author of more than twenty novels for teens, tweens, and adults, including \u003ci\u003eThe Chaos of Standing Still\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Geography of Last Things\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e52 Reasons to Hate My Father\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Speak Boy, A Week of Mondays\u003c\/i\u003e, the Unremembered trilogy, and the System Divine trilogy. Her books have been translated and published in over twenty countries and several are in development as movies and TV shows. Previously, she worked for MGM Studios as manager of acquisitions and business development, and she now the founder of the Writing Mastery Academy. She lives near Portland, Oregon, with her husband and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336841093485,"sku":"9781984859235","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/M2JhdGVXd3BhMS9UZVczQXY0OGdydz09.webp?v=1778918765","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/save-the-cat-writes-a-young-adult-novel-the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-a-ya-bestseller-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}