How I Plot an Entire Novel in One Afternoon

Why watch

Derek Banas demonstrates how to plot an entire novel in one afternoon using the Save the Cat! beat sheet method from Jessica Brody's book. Using two of his own novels as examples, he walks through all 15 beats including Opening Image, Theme Stated, Catalyst, Break Into Two, Midpoint, and Finale. The video is designed for aspiring novelists who want a structured, efficient approach to plotting without getting stuck staring at a blank page.