--- product_id: 90079391 title: "Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need" price: "€ 28.13" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/90079391-save-the-cat-writes-a-novel-the-last-book-on store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # 4.7/5 star rating from 6,000+ reviews 15 novel-writing beats 10 innovative genre types Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need **Price:** € 28.13 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✍️ Write your bestseller with the ultimate novel blueprint! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need - **How much does it cost?** € 28.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/90079391-save-the-cat-writes-a-novel-the-last-book-on) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by Thousands:** Join a community of 6,000+ writers who rated it 4.7 stars for transforming their craft. - • **Clear, Practical Guidance:** Step-by-step instructions that demystify novel writing for all skill levels. - • **Learn from Literary Giants:** Analyze templates from JK Rowling to Khaled Hosseini for real-world inspiration. - • **Master the 15 Essential Beats:** Unlock the proven storytelling structure behind bestselling novels. - • **Explore 10 Fresh Genre Frameworks:** Go beyond clichés with unique genre categories like 'Whydunit' and 'Dude with a Problem'. ## Overview Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody is a top-rated guidebook that breaks down novel writing into 15 actionable beats and 10 innovative genre types. With clear examples from bestselling authors and a 4.7-star rating from over 6,000 readers, it’s the definitive resource for writers seeking structure, inspiration, and success. ## Description Buy Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need Illustrated by Brody, Jessica (ISBN: 9780399579745) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Excellent and possibly even Essential - Just finishing ’Save the Cat Writes a Novel ‘ The Last Book on Novel Writing You’ll Ever Need. I don’t normally do reviews, but this book is certainly worthy of some attention. A couple of years ago I signed up for and started attending a writing course at a local college. What I had hoped to get was some specific instruction on structure, pacing, characterisation and the like. But while the course was pleasant enough, I couldn’t see any of what I really needed and dropped out. I feel that I should have read this book three years ago. It explains exactly what I, and possibly most other wannabe writers should know and do. There is a detailed breakdown into fifteen milestones, (she calls them ‘Beats’, I think in reference to the beat in music), each is explained, with reference to well-known books and one is further sub-divided into five mini-beats. She also lists ten genres which are not the traditional type of genre such as mystery, romance, sci-fi, etc. but which are much more wide-ranging and which make a lot of sense, such as Whydunit, Rites of Passage, Dude with a Problem, etc. Three points are required in each of these genres and each genre is then explored with a specific novel that is exploded using the beats. A ‘Beat-Sheet’ is given so that you can see how other authors, from JK Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner, have created their masterpieces and match her template. Jessica Brody, the author, writes in terms that I can understand, with multiple relevant examples, and walks the reader through the whole process of planning and creating a novel. Highly recommended. Review: Perfect for any level of writer. - Great book to dip in and out of. Ideal to use as a reference book ot to hone up on ones writing skills. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 7,241 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 174 in Words, Language & Grammar (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,263) | | Dimensions | 13.7 x 2 x 20.8 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 0399579745 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0399579745 | | Item weight | 306 g | | Language | English | | Part of series | Save the Cat! | | Print length | 320 pages | | Publication date | 9 Oct. 2018 | | Publisher | Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed | ## Images ![Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FYfIkskdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent and possibly even Essential *by B***S on 23 September 2019* Just finishing ’Save the Cat Writes a Novel ‘ The Last Book on Novel Writing You’ll Ever Need. I don’t normally do reviews, but this book is certainly worthy of some attention. A couple of years ago I signed up for and started attending a writing course at a local college. What I had hoped to get was some specific instruction on structure, pacing, characterisation and the like. But while the course was pleasant enough, I couldn’t see any of what I really needed and dropped out. I feel that I should have read this book three years ago. It explains exactly what I, and possibly most other wannabe writers should know and do. There is a detailed breakdown into fifteen milestones, (she calls them ‘Beats’, I think in reference to the beat in music), each is explained, with reference to well-known books and one is further sub-divided into five mini-beats. She also lists ten genres which are not the traditional type of genre such as mystery, romance, sci-fi, etc. but which are much more wide-ranging and which make a lot of sense, such as Whydunit, Rites of Passage, Dude with a Problem, etc. Three points are required in each of these genres and each genre is then explored with a specific novel that is exploded using the beats. A ‘Beat-Sheet’ is given so that you can see how other authors, from JK Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner, have created their masterpieces and match her template. Jessica Brody, the author, writes in terms that I can understand, with multiple relevant examples, and walks the reader through the whole process of planning and creating a novel. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for any level of writer. *by M***S on 15 June 2025* Great book to dip in and out of. Ideal to use as a reference book ot to hone up on ones writing skills. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Guide *by K***B on 12 June 2024* This book is a good guide to the Save the Cat technique for structure, and is great to get you out of a story hole! ## Frequently Bought Together - Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need - SAVE THE CAT! BEAT SHEET WORKBOOK - Save The Cat! 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