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If you dream of selling your novel to a major publisher, then this is the book for you! Jessica Brody—international bestselling author of more than ten novels—shares her secrets of success in this comprehensive step-by-step guide to writing, pitching, and selling your novel. In this one-of-a-kind book you will learn: •The four key methods of effectively “pitching” your novel •How to write a query letter that will have agents begging to read your manuscript •The six tools for finding the perfect agent to represent your work •The Magic Query Maximizer—Jessica’s unique proven method for maximizing responses from agents •And everything you need to know about selling your novel! But this informative author-to-author guide doesn’t stop when you land a book deal. Jessica will also walk you through: •Navigating your first book contract •The journey from signature to publication •The complex and exciting world of foreign and film rights •Understanding advances, royalties, and other book-related income •Marketing your novel like a pro •And so much more! With ten book contracts to date, eight film options, and over thirty-five foreign rights deals in more than twenty countries, Jessica Brody packs over eleven years of publishing industry experience into one easy-to-follow handbook that is a must-have for every author. “Because of Jessica’s help, I now have an agent and my first book deal.” -bt gottfred, author of Forever for a Year (sold to Henry Holt Children’s/Macmillan) “There is a lot of information out there, but I needed one reliable resource to take me through the entire process — from pitching to signing to selling. When it came time to query agents, it was Brody’s research techniques and the Magic Query Maximizer system that landed me my “Top Choice” literary agent. The Complete Guide to Getting Published is the complete package. And as proof, my debut novel sold shortly after reading this book.” -Ara Grigorian, author of Game of Love (sold to Curiosity Quills Press) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: In 2005, Jessica Brody quit her job as a financial analyst to follow her life-long dream of becoming a published author. Since then, she has sold ten novels to major publishers including The Karma Club, 52 Reasons to Hate My Father, and the Unremembered trilogy, which is currently in development as a major motion picture. Her novels have been translated and published in over twenty languages. She lives with her husband and four dogs and splits her time between California and Colorado.

The 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. Novelist 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.

An 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 Save the Cat! Writes a Novel . In Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel, 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: • The 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 • The 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 • Quirky, 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 Filled with practical advice, easy-to-follow templates, and “beat sheets” analyzing the structure of popular young adult novels such as Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows , John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars , and Lois Lowry’s The Giver , this book is the ultimate reference for anyone who’s ever dreamed of writing their own young adult bestseller.