Make a Scene Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time

Name: Make a Scene Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
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ISBN: 9781582974798

ISBN-10: 1582974799

ISBN-13: 9781582974798

Edition: 2007

Authors: Jordan E. Rosenfeld

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Practical, usable information for writers of all skill levels. With precise instruction, examples from bestsellers, unique exercises, and scene-writing tips from successful authors such as Elizabeth Cox and Sheila Kohler, this book shows readers how to craft each scene so that it renders a vivid emotional punch, establishes and maintains tension, and propels the reader forward. Unique angle for fiction writing book. The majority of fiction writing books focus on the generalities of writing dialogue, developing characters, creating tension, etc. This book shows readers how to apply those skills on the crucial scene level. Accessibility and applicability. This book's short, focused chapters…

Book details

List price: $16.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: F&W Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/23/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



Architecture of a Scene



Functions of a Scene



Strong Scene Launches



Powerful Scene Middles



Successful Scene Endings



The Core Elements and the Scene



Setting



The Senses



Character Development and Motivation



Plot



Subtext



Dramatic Tension



Scene Intentions



Scene Types



The First Scene



Suspense Scenes



Dramatic Scenes



Contemputive Scenes



Dialogue Scenes



Action Scenes



Flashback Scenes



Epiphany Scenes



Climactic Scenes



The Final Scene



Other Scene Considerations



Multiple Points of View



Your Protagonist's Emotional Thread



Secondary and Minor Characters



Scene Transitions



Scene Assessment and Revision


Index