Category Archives: Save the Cat

The Joy of Having Written

Posted on October 8, 2013 by SharonJoss

I finished editing the final six chapters on AURUM today.  I’m done.  Finished, Finito. This is my fourth completed novel.  The joy and lightness of spirit that comes with having written is a high I’ve now experienced four times, but … Continue reading →

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Beat It

Posted on January 4, 2013 by SharonJoss

I’m not a screenwriter, but Blake Snyder’s book on screenwriting, Save the Cat has made a big impression on me.  I’ve just started fleshing out the key concept for my next manuscript, and I really like his idea of coming up with a … Continue reading →

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