COMING IN JUNE 2026

Cat Behaviour Thesaurus for Writers

Creating Credible Cat Characters

Helping writers bring cats to life in their stories with vivid, believable behaviour grounded in real feline observation

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For Writers Who Want Believable Cats on the Page

My cat is “Angry” in this scene

What behaviour does the cat show?

Find the right behaviour

Do you need to escalate behaviour in this scene? 

Or slow things down?

How do I write the mood of the moment?

About Author

Caroline Bagshaw is a Scot, storyteller, scientist and lifelong observer of cats. Trained in zoology, animal behaviour and psychology, she built an international animal behaviour consultancy whilst never giving up her love of writing stories. She now lives in New Zealand where science, stories and cats continue to collide.