<b>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 <i>Save the Cat! Writes a Novel</i>.</b><br><br>In <i>Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel,</i> 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:<br> <br>• 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<br>• The ten universal story genres that will help you drill into what makes your type of story work, including those most commonly foun