{"title":"Books by Jessica Brody","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780399579745","title":"Save the Cat! Writes a Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNovelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 \"beats\" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201799127218,"sku":"9780399579745","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780399579745.jpg?v=1786014113"},{"product_id":"9781984859235","title":"Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe      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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe      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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuirky,      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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309762818421,"sku":"9781984859235","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781984859235_45cbf673-4d56-49f4-a1f4-eb2c78ffa005.jpg?v=1786035147"},{"product_id":"page-one-to-done","title":"Page One to Done","description":"Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.   After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of rewrites, self-doubt, and perfectionism?Enter the Novel Fast Drafting Method: a proven approach for getting your book out of your head and onto the page in as little as 30 days. Best-selling author and writing coach Jessica Brody will guide you step-by-step through her 3-phase process that’s helped thousands of writers finish their first drafts in weeks instead of years:·  Mindset: Adopt the mindset of a “chronic finisher” and overcome the destructive beliefs that cause 97% of writers to quit·  Preparation: Build your story’s foundation, set achievable goals, and prepare both your day-to-day life and writing schedule for success·  Drafting: Master proven strategies to maintain consistent momentum, discover the story faster, and finish in record time—so you’re ready to revise with confidence and clarityWith fast drafting, you’ll gain the mental space, freedom, and motivation to easily and more joyfully finish every writing project you start—faster than you ever thought possible.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490287722869,"sku":"9781837826148","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781837826148.jpg?v=1786442175"},{"product_id":"how-to-write-a-murder","title":"How to Write a Murder","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Laugh-out-loud funny and featuring a sparkling cast of characters, \u003ci\u003eHow to Write a Murder\u003c\/i\u003e is delightful. This cleverly constructed mystery delivers twist after surprising twist. Such fun!”—Amy Tintera,\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eListen for the Lie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne dead body. Seven mystery writers who all know how to get away with murder. In this wickedly clever whodunit from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSave the Cat! Writes a Novel\u003c\/i\u003e, the only thing harder than writing the perfect plot twist . . . is surviving it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to write a murder, you have to set it in the right location—like an old, converted monastery with an ominous past, hidden deep in the mountains. Then, you have to invite the right people—like a group of authors attending a prestigious mystery-writing conference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf course, someone should show up uninvited—like a disgraced literary agent accused of stealing from his top client. Everyone in the story must be hiding something so they can all become suspects when someone ends up dead. That’s when they’ll turn on one another, digging into the past to uncover dark truths—like a book canceled on the eve of publication, two million dollars in missing royalties, and an obsessive fan with a hidden agenda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut don’t forget to trap everyone there—a landslide should do the trick—so they can’t escape when more people turn up dead. . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWelcome to the perfect murder. Nothing will go wrong. Because if anyone can get away with murder, it's a writer.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57513484222837,"sku":"9798217299478","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798217299478.jpg?v=1787220244"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-jessica-brody.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}