Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Save the Cat is famous for its beat sheet...but what about the actual Save the Cat moment? When I was asked to write these into my manuscript, I did a deep dive on strategies to write relatable and likable characters that readers will root for. Let's write one together!

00:00 Intro
01:25 The definition
03:00 Examples
06:00 A formula for relatability
09:09 My story set-up
13:40 Brainstorming my Save the Cat moment
17:35 Writing my Save the Cat moment
19:37 When do you need this?

I'm Nicole Wilbur, a novelist, traveler, and adrenaline-chaser. I write about young adults breaking the rules, falling in love, and becoming versions of themselves they never expected. Pursuing traditional publishing and sharing the highs & lows!

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