Strong stories are built through meaningful scenes. Write stories that have meaning by tapping into subtext or theme, or by adding your own insight. Very
Have you ever read a novel where the entire book lacked a single element that was original? Sure you have, lots of times. Whenever you
Once, I picked up a novel by a new writer and started to read. His scene construction looked fine at first glance: He had a
When writing strong scenes, conflict is key. If there is no conflict, the “scene” probably doesn’t contribute much to the story. Every story needs conflicts
Though a scene can have a dozen different types of virtues, it must take place in some type of location, and truly unforgettable scenes don’t
Historically, a “scene” was a set on a play. It consisted of the setting in which a dramatic exchange took place. It’s not a coincidence
How To Write Powerful Scenes A story is made up of both large components, such as try/fail cycles and denouements, and small components, such as
Subtext is the unspoken layer that turns good writing into unforgettable storytelling. Learn how to weave meaning beneath the surface of dialogue, body language, and setting — and avoid the common pitfalls that can make it disappear.
Over the past four days I’ve been enumerating some of the basic virtues that a perfect story—whether it be a movie, novel, or other piece
Captivating your reader’s attention and submerging them deep inside the story world is one of the universal goals for writing hooks. We want our readers