The Scene Book: A Primer for the Fiction Writer
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ISBN: 0143038265 / Publisher: Penguin Books, March 2007
Novelist and workshop instructor Sandra Scofield explains how to craft scenes that are dramatic, interesting, and effective. She describes some of the basic principles of how scenes work, introduces concepts for planning and evaluating scenes, and provides models that demonstrate those concepts in a wide variety of styles. Numerous exercises help fiction writers to hone their skills. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A treasure-trove of scene-writing wisdom from award-winning author and teacher Sandra Scofield 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.
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