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Writing Group: Book Chat

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Writing Group

Book Chat, "Save the Cat Writes a Novel"
2023-05-09 19:00:00 2023-05-09 20:00:00 America/Denver Writing Group Join the book chat and discuss "Save the Cat Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need" by Jessica Brody with other readers and writers from the area. Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Tuesday, May 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-09 19:00:00 2023-05-09 20:00:00 America/Denver Writing Group Join the book chat and discuss "Save the Cat Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need" by Jessica Brody with other readers and writers from the area. Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Brigham City Library

Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Join the book chat and discuss "Save the Cat Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need" by Jessica Brody with other readers and writers from the area.

Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica BrodyJoin the book chat and discuss "Save the Cat Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need" by Jessica Brody with other readers and writers from the area.

A limited number of copies available for pick-up at the circulation desk or writing group meetings, 24 Jan 2023 – 9 May 2023 – no library card necessary.

Book Summary:

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.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Book Group | Authors |

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Brigham City Library
Phone: 435-723-5850
Hours
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 8:45PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 8:45PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 8:45PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 8:45PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 5:45PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 5:45PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
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About the Branch

The Brigham City Public Library is located between Main Street and 100 East, northeast of the old courthouse.

Upcoming Events

"The Idea Factory" - Writing Group Article Chat
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
A discussion for writers on a selected magazine article on a writing topic.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brigham City Library - Room 3
Public meeting of the Brigham City Library Board.
Summer Reading Registration - Color Our World
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Brigham City Library
Summer reading challenge for kids AND adults!!
Summer Reading Registration - Color Our World
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Brigham City Library
Summer reading challenge for kids AND adults!!
Summer Reading Registration - Color Our World
Wed, Jun 04, All day
Brigham City Library
Summer reading challenge for kids AND adults!!
Summer Reading Registration - Color Our World
Thu, Jun 05, All day
Brigham City Library
Summer reading challenge for kids AND adults!!
Summer Lego Club - Select Thursdays at 2 p.m.
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Come to an hour of creativity and fun with fellow Lego enthusiasts!
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Humanities Book Group - Midnight in Broad Daylight
Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Reading & discussion event led by a humanities scholar.
Summer Reading Registration - Color Our World
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Brigham City Library
Summer reading challenge for kids AND adults!!
Summer Reading Registration - Color Our World
Sat, Jun 07, All day
Brigham City Library
Summer reading challenge for kids AND adults!!
Opening the Door to Home Ownership - USU Housing & Financial Counseling
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Home buyer education workshop covering budgeting, credit, evaluating housing needs, working with a realtor, mortgage sustainability, mortgage products, closing costs, and borrower obligations.
Summer Reading Registration - Color Our World
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Brigham City Library
Summer reading challenge for kids AND adults!!
Summer Storytime - Mondays at 10:30
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Summer Storytime for children ages 3-6 years old. A parent or caregiver must attend with children. 45 minutes of stories, activities and crafts.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Summer Storytime - Mondays at 11:30
Mon, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Summer Storytime for children ages 3-6 years old. A parent or caregiver must attend with children. 45 minutes of fun stories, activities and crafts.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Food, Fun, & Reading - USU Extension
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Free course taught by USU's Kelsey Braithwaite to explore nutrition and foods with kids ages 3-9. An adult should attend with their child/children.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Registration - Color Our World
Tue, Jun 10, All day
Brigham City Library
Summer reading challenge for kids AND adults!!
Summer Storytime - Tuesdays at 10:30
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Summer Storytime for children ages 3-6 years old. A parent or caregiver must attend with children. 45 minutes of fun stories, activities and crafts.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Summer Storytime - Tuesdays at 11:30
Tue, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Summer Storytime for children ages 3-6 years old. A parent or caregiver must attend with children. 45 minutes of stories, activities and crafts.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brigham City Library - Room 3
Public meeting of the Brigham City Library Board.
Summer Reading Registration - Color Our World
Wed, Jun 11, All day
Brigham City Library
Summer reading challenge for kids AND adults!!
Books, Babies, and Bubbles - Wednesdays (ages 0-2)
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Brigham City Library
Outdoor summer storytime children ages 0-2. Stories, songs, & activities outside on the plaza. No registration!
Big Reads - Wednesdays @ 10:30
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Stories, games, activities, and a craft for kids ages 7-9.
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 10:00am
Big Reads - Wednesdays @ 11:30
Wed, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Stories, games, activities, and a craft for kids ages 7-9.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am
Summer Reading Registration - Color Our World
Thu, Jun 12, All day
Brigham City Library
Summer reading challenge for kids AND adults!!
P/K Book Group - Howl's Moving Castle
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Book club for kids and their parents. Includes a book to read and a treat to share.
P/K Book Group - Howl's Moving Castle
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Book club for kids and their parents. Includes a book to read and a treat to share.
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