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Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 1) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 29
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Does your novel feel like it’s wandering aimlessly, struggling to find direction? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the first five beats of the Save the Cat story structure—a simple, effective tool to shape your novel into a story readers can’t put down. Learn how this flexible plotting method can keep your story on track while leaving plenty of room for creativity and unexpected inspiration.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Save the Cat is the perfect balance of structure and creativity
- How to craft a compelling first scene
- How to subtly introduce your story’s core message in the theme stated beat
- Why the setup is crucial and why skipping it can hurt your story
- And so much more
Whether you’re drafting or revising, this episode will give you practical tips to apply the Save the Cat framework to your own manuscript.
Get the Workbook:📚 Click here to sign up to get the Save the Cat Act 1 Workbook
Join My Email List 📧 Click HERE to join my email list and snag free writing goodies, including expert workshops and more!
SNAP Critique ✍️ Ready to get your first scene (5 pages or fewer) critiqued for FREE? Fill out the SNAP Critique Form right here!
Program Clarity Chat 💻 Are you curious whether private book coaching or group book coaching might be right for you? Please click here to sign up for a FREE chat!
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Manage episode 462711536 series 3576980
Does your novel feel like it’s wandering aimlessly, struggling to find direction? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the first five beats of the Save the Cat story structure—a simple, effective tool to shape your novel into a story readers can’t put down. Learn how this flexible plotting method can keep your story on track while leaving plenty of room for creativity and unexpected inspiration.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Save the Cat is the perfect balance of structure and creativity
- How to craft a compelling first scene
- How to subtly introduce your story’s core message in the theme stated beat
- Why the setup is crucial and why skipping it can hurt your story
- And so much more
Whether you’re drafting or revising, this episode will give you practical tips to apply the Save the Cat framework to your own manuscript.
Get the Workbook:📚 Click here to sign up to get the Save the Cat Act 1 Workbook
Join My Email List 📧 Click HERE to join my email list and snag free writing goodies, including expert workshops and more!
SNAP Critique ✍️ Ready to get your first scene (5 pages or fewer) critiqued for FREE? Fill out the SNAP Critique Form right here!
Program Clarity Chat 💻 Are you curious whether private book coaching or group book coaching might be right for you? Please click here to sign up for a FREE chat!
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1 Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 3) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 33 14:32

1 Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Why are agents rejecting my novel? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 32 12:06

1 Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 2) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 31 36:58

1 Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Can I write a dual Point of View novel using a mixed POV structure? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 30 9:23

1 Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 1) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 29 21:12

1 Ask Me Anything Thursdays: How Do I Make Readers Love My Protagonist? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 28 12:11


1 6 Key Steps to Finding Perfect-Fit Comp Titles for Your Novel (While You’re Still Writing) | Episode 26 14:10





1 The Timeline for Crafting a Solid Debut Novel: Writing Tips for Your First Book! | Episode 21 14:25

1 How to Write LGBTQ+ Characters with Confidence and Care: Special Guest Sam Cameron | Episode 20 53:34

1 The Goal, Motivation, Stakes, and Conflict Chain: How to Write with Narrative Drive | Episode 19 22:28
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