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The Official Save the Cat! Online Novel Writing Course

Discover the secret storytelling code behind all successful novels and use it to outline, write, or revise your own

Taught by Jessica Brody, author of the bestselling Save the Cat! plotting guides

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51 On-Demand Lessons
3.5 Hours
21 Exercises & Handouts
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"This course is a must for anyone trying to write an amazing story"

-Chloe R.

 

"This course is exactly what I needed to help organize and improve my story structures"

- Hayley M.

 

"This course is an excellent addition to what's in the book"

-Pat D.

 

Did you know that 99.9% of all bestselling novels ever written follow the exact same basic structure?

It’s true. There’s a specific storytelling code, or pattern, that our brains seem hardwired to respond to. If you tell a story in this specific way, it’s almost guaranteed to engage your readers and resonate with them on a deeper level.

This code has existed since the earliest storytellers. From the first narratives told around campfires to today’s blockbusters, the pattern is there, whether the author knew it or not. 

But if you know it, you’ll have an enormous advantage in the storytelling business.

Knowing the code like having x-ray vision into stories, so you can very quickly see what’s working and what’s not.

You’ll be able to run your new story ideas through a quick filter to decide if they’re strong enough to continue with.

You'll be able to finish your first drafts faster, knowing exactly what should come next.

You’ll be able to revise those first drafts with clarity and confidence, knowing what to keep and where to move things around to craft it into a bestseller.

In fact, this storytelling code will become so familiar, you’ll start seeing the pattern in narratives all around you, from books, movies, TV shows, song lyrics, and even commercials. And you’ll be able to use all these skills to reach your writing goals faster.

Thankfully, the code is a simple, 15-step blueprint that ANYONE can follow to craft a solid story that will resonate with readers.

This blueprint is the Save the Cat! Method, which you’ll become a master of in this online, on-demand course taught by Jessica Brody, author of the bestselling plotting guide, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.

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By the End of This Course, You'll Have:

A firm grasp on what makes a great story, which means you'll have a better shot at reaching your goals -- whether that's landing an agent and a publishing deal, selling or publishing your next book, getting more 5-star reviews, or finally finishing your first novel

The ability to build a rock solid outline in just a few hours, which means you'll no longer waste time writing ideas that don't have the "legs" for a full novel

The ability to review a first draft and know exactly what's missing and where each scene should fall, so you can turn your messy drafts into polished, publishable stories in record time

The ability to recognize the problems with other stories, and give helpful, constructive notes on how to make them better (you'll be the star of your critique group!)

A huge upgrade to your "story radar" which means you'll start noticing the storytelling elements and techniques being used in books, movies, TV shows, song lyrics, and even commercials, giving you an endless supply of inspiration for your own work

A whole new vocabulary for communicating about story, which will bring your discussions on story to a much deeper level and strengthen your own writing

Best of all, a complete "novel road map," outline, or revision plan for your novel that you can begin working on immediately

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Meet Your Instructor

 

Hello, I'm Jessica Brody! Since discovering the Save the Cat! method taught in this course, I have sold more than 20 novels to major publishers like Simon and Schuster, Random House, and Macmillan. My novels have been translated and published in over 20 languages and several have been optioned for film and television. 

I've also been hired by Disney Press to develop and write novels based on popular Disney properties like the Lego Disney Princess and the Disney Descendants franchises.

I am the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and a certified instructor of the Save the Cat! plotting method.

In the past five years, I've taught hundreds of thousands of novelists from around the world how to harness the power of the 15 key story beats. And now I'm excited to teach YOU as well. I hope to see you inside the course!

 

What Students are Saying

 
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"I really liked this course. It answered the questions I had about the beats. I particularly liked the checklists and I'm already looking at my first draft to make sure I have all of them. It's given this pantser a helpful roadmap!"

Shay C.
Save the Cat! (15 Steps)
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"A wonderful course. It has helped me put things in logical order. I will use the information time and time again. Thank you."

Russell S.
Save the Cat! (15 Steps)
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"Jessica's Save the Cat books have helped me plot and revise my novels. Plotting my next book with the online course has been immensely helpful. I'm excited to refine my beats and get writing!"

Judith J.
Save the Cat! (15 Steps)
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"This course helped me understand where I was on the right track and helped me correct other areas where my story was not moving forward. I have more confidence in my writing, as well as satisfaction in learning that a road map doesn't mean standardized, boring or repetitive."

Patty L.
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"I have used the Save the Cat method to revise a novel I wrote several years ago. I always thought something was missing from mine in comparison to books in the genre I was targeting. My story is now more complete and satisfying."

Gregory K.
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"My book had gone way off into the weeds and I realized it was, well, boring. I did the entire course and the beats really helped add conflict and focus and helped me come up with some great solutions that will greatly improve my novel."

Stefanie U.
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"I feel like I finally have a grasp on the HOW of plotting stories in a meaningful, actionable way. "

Nicolas H.
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"I've been struggling lately with finishing drafts as well as struggling with my confidence as a writer. This course not only helped me finish a draft again, but boosted my confidence and while I finished 1 draft, I crafted 2 others along with it. Now I have 3 stories when I only expected 1 on my first go of this course. "

Amelia T.
Save the Cat! (15 Steps)
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"While taking the course, my mind was already flying ahead to revamping a book that I need to re-write - but it inspired me to dig deeper, and I've launched into an entirely new direction that has me so excited I can't wait to refine the outline and get started. Just do this course, you have everything to gain - I did!!!!!"

Judith M.
Save the Cat! (15 Steps)
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"For the past 23 years, I've searched and searched for different ways of outlining and plotting. I have finally found the perfect tool to help me. I feel confident after all this time that I finally am on my way. This was a wonderful course and I thank Jessica for providing it!"

Jared K.
Save the Cat! (15 Steps)
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"What a fabulous course. I’m filled with ideas... and this 15-beat sheet is perfect for laying it all out. Thank you!"

Eva D.
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"An amazing course. I loved all the explanations and examples. It really helped me clarify what I needed to do. This is my second time through and I keep picking up more and more pointers every time. Thank you!"

Zoe J.
Save the Cat! (15 Steps)

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