Appearances


Plot Your Bestseller in 5 Steps: Using Save the Cat to Write YA Novels (and more!)

(Hosted by NaNoWriMo)

Unlock your story’s potential and plot your way to success in just 5 steps! Join us for an inspiring and empowering workshop led by acclaimed writing teacher and story coach Jessica Brody, author of the bestselling plotting guide, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, and the highly anticipated Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel.

By breaking down the storytelling process into 5 foundation “beats” or “steps,” Jessica will reveal the key elements that make a YA (or any!) novel successful and show you how to apply them to your own writing. Whether you're a beginner writer or seeking to enhance your storytelling skills, by the end of this presentation, you’ll walk away with a simple, easy-to-follow blueprint that you can use to outline, write, or revise any novel of any genre.



The 5 Plot Points that Will Make or Break Your YA Novel

(Hosted by Plottr)

Every successful young adult novel is built upon 5 key story “beats.” Join acclaimed author and story coach, Jessica Brody (author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel) as she dives deep into these 5 essential plot points that not only lay the foundation of your story, but also serve as the major turning points of your character’s transformation.

Free for Plottr users! Use the event link below to get a discount on the software and register for the webinar!