Writing Resources for Indie Authors - Part 1

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The aptly titled Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need by Jessica Brody in my opinion really is the last book you’ll ever need for your novel. This book is currently my favorite writing resource and I am using it to plot my first fiction novel.

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel lays out an easy to follow template for a three-act, 15 beat story structure. If you need help organizing your story structure, then consider checking out Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.

The Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Beat Sheet

ACT I

• Opening Image

• Theme Stated

• Setup

• Catalyst

• Debate
  

ACT II

• Break Into 2

• B Story

• Fun & Games

• Midpoint

• Bad Guys Close In

• All Is Lost

• Dark Night of the Soul
  

ACT III

• Break Into 3

• Finale

• Final Image

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