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A review by rkking
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need by Jessica Brody
4.0
Consider this a 4.5 review is that had been possible.
THE GOOD:
Writers who are searching for strong books on story structure have a few to choose from. This is one of the best you could get your hands on. For the most part. It's far for approachable than a lot of writing books out there.
THE GREAT:
Step by step a person could use this book to flesh out their story, plugging in points of their own story where each beat is supposed to be. This leads to a strongly structured story before you even begin drafting. Almost...
THE NOT SO GREAT:
As in depth as this guidebook is, there is a part that comes to a screeching halt. Fun and Games. Described as the point in the story where the protagonist learns of their new world/surroundings, the writer is supposed to "write multiple chapters" indicating this. This is a stark contrast to other beats in novel writing that are like "Chapter X is this, Chapter X is that. Suddenly having to come up with multiple chapters that span a single beat is a big ask, when previously it was more followable and direct.
If only the Fun & Games section wasn't so vague, I'd say this writing guide is a must read. Still. it is by far one of the most approachable and understandable ones out there, and you can't go wrong with the majority of the advice in it.
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THE GOOD:
Writers who are searching for strong books on story structure have a few to choose from. This is one of the best you could get your hands on. For the most part. It's far for approachable than a lot of writing books out there.
THE GREAT:
Step by step a person could use this book to flesh out their story, plugging in points of their own story where each beat is supposed to be. This leads to a strongly structured story before you even begin drafting. Almost...
THE NOT SO GREAT:
As in depth as this guidebook is, there is a part that comes to a screeching halt. Fun and Games. Described as the point in the story where the protagonist learns of their new world/surroundings, the writer is supposed to "write multiple chapters" indicating this. This is a stark contrast to other beats in novel writing that are like "Chapter X is this, Chapter X is that. Suddenly having to come up with multiple chapters that span a single beat is a big ask, when previously it was more followable and direct.
If only the Fun & Games section wasn't so vague, I'd say this writing guide is a must read. Still. it is by far one of the most approachable and understandable ones out there, and you can't go wrong with the majority of the advice in it.
Join the RK King Readers' Tribe for an exclusive FREE short story, plus inside info, musings, promos and more: RK King Writes