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2. What is a scene?
A capsule in which compelling characters undertake
significant actions in a vivid and memorable way that
allows the events to feel as if they are happening in real
time.
3. Scene ingredients
Complex characters who undergo change;
A specific point of view;
Significant action that unfolds in real time;
Meaningful dialogue where appropriate;
New plot information that advances the story and
develops characters;
Conflict and drama that tests and reveals your
characters;
Rich physical setting.
5. Scene beginning
Where are my characters in the plot? Where did I
leave them and what are they doing now?
What is the most important piece of information that
needs to be revealed in this scene?
6. Ways to start a scene
Character launch
Action launch
Narrative launch
7. Character Launch
The majority of your scenes should involve your
main character;
Make sure your readers know who your characters
are;
Bring your main character into the scene as soon as
possible.
8. Character Launch
What are the most immediate desires of your
characters? (especially the main character)
Who will help your characters achieve their goals?
(especially the main character)
Who will hinder them? (especially the main
character)
9. Action Launch
Get straight to the action
Hook the reader with big or surprising actions
Be sure that the action is true to your character
Act first, think later
10. Narrative Launch
Use specific visual details
Allow scenery to set the tone of the scene
Use scenery to reflect a character’s feelings
Show the impact of the setting on the character
11. Scene Middles
Introduce complications that reveal the characters
and advance the plot;
Complications can take the following forms:
(1) withholding information, objects, or emotions;
(2) putting your main character in danger;
(3) revealing important information.
12. Scene Endings
Character summary that reveals something about the
character;
Dialogue that reveals something;
Cliffhanger ending;
Setting description;
Philosophical reflection;
Narrative conclusion.
13. Dialogue
“Hi,” she said.
“Hello,” he said.
“Did you have a good day?” she said.
“I sure did,” he said.
“Good,” she said.
14. Dialogue
“You’re red,” Jeanine said.
“A snake. I bought a snake,” I said.
“You bought a snake?” she said. “You bought a snake.”
“From Andy…,” I said.
“Oh my!” Jeanine said. “It’s in the box! You brought a
snake in here!”
“No, no,” I said.
“You can’t do this,” she said. “Not in my house.”
15. Dialogue
“You’re red,” Jeanine said quietly.
“A snake. I bought a snake,” I said hesitatingly.
“You bought a snake?” she said dryly. “You bought a
snake.”
“From Andy…,” I said tersely.
“Oh my!” Jeanine said loudly. “It’s in the box! You
brought a snake in here!”
“No, no,” I said gently.
“You can’t do this,” she said unhappily. “Not in my
house.”
16. Dialogue
“You’re red,” Jeanine said.
“A snake. I bought a snake,” I whispered.
“You bought a snake?” she exclaimed. “You bought a
snake.”
“From Andy…,” I responded.
“Oh my!” Jeanine shouted. “It’s in the box! You
brought a snake in here!”
“No, no,” I replied.
“You can’t do this,” she stated. “Not in my house.”
17. Dialogue
“You’re red,” Jeanine said when I walked in the apartment, my
arms slung around the huge box marked FRAGILE: EGGS.
“A snake,” I said. “I bought a snake.” The huge box shifted in my
arms.
“You bought a snake?” She sneered a bit, then turned a page in her
magazine. “You bought a snake.” Now she was saying it just to
hear herself.
“From Andy….” The bottom of the box was wet. My new snake.
“Oh my! It’s in the box! You brought a snake in here!” She was
screaming now, rising from the couch, arming herself by rolling
the magazine.
I turned from her. “No, no.”