To write a good scene, you have to know the following:
Every scene has an EVENT
Every scene has a FUNCTION in the narrative
Every scene has a STRUCTURE: a beginning, middle, and end
Every scene has a PULSE
The Scene Book is a fundamental guide to crafting more effective scenes in fiction. In clear, simple language, Sandra Scofield shows both the beginner and the seasoned writer how to build better scenes, the underpinning of any good narrative.
The Scene Book: A Primer for the Fiction Writer
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Book Details
Author(s)Sandra Scofield
PublisherPenguin Books
ISBN / ASIN0143038265
ISBN-139780143038269
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank443,282
CategoryLanguage Arts & Disciplines
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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A treasure-trove of scene-writing wisdom from award-winning author and teacher Sandra Scofield
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