Scene Structure

"Scenes are useful fictional units, and if a single unit falters, then an entire novel or short story can be weakened. This title explains the fundamentals of strong scene construction and how other useful fiction-writing techniques, such as character development, description, and transitions must function within the framework of individual scenes."

- Goodreads

As Annie Dillard says, you must give your all for your book; learn what your all entails through Make A Scene.

Rosenfeld magnifies the underpinnings of robust story-making with intelligence and insight in Make a Scene. She classifies scenes into detailed types depending on their importance and what they add to the story as a whole, and shows fiction writers a step-by-step treatment to strengthen scenes in their own work.  You'll learn to identify the purposes of each scene as well as the elements that make a scene work. This guidebook utilizes comprehensive narrative styles to emphasize a point, making it an essential tool for serious writers.

"Whether you're planning your first novel or have already written a first draft, you need to master the concepts of plot and scene to truly realize your story's potential. Writing Deep Scenes teaches you how to write strong, layered, and engaging scenes--the secret to memorable, page-turning plots. It's filled with practical tools for building layers and nuance into your scenes, employing the right scene types at the right junctures, and developing a profound understanding of how plot and scene intertwine."

- Goodreads

The authors state three key layers of a scene: action, emotion, and theme. Here, they define action and its role in scenes.

Alderson and Rosenfeld team up to give you an overview of plots, scenes, and scene types. They'll guide you through adding movement from one scene to another and adding depth to make your plot more fascinating. As the authors suggest, the more deeply you study the actions, emotions, and themes of the scenes and plots that make up your story, the more it will resonate with readers. Writing Deep Scenes is written with a technical tone, imparting you with knowledge in a way reminiscent of a writing class without the price tag. You'll learn how to relate to your scenes and relate your scenes to your story, making you into a more immersive storyteller.

"An imprisoned man receives an unexpected caller, after which "everything changed..."

And the reader is hooked. But whether or not readers will stay on for the entire wild ride will depend on how well the writer structures the story, scene by scene.

This book is your game plan for success. You'll learn how to:

• "worry" your readers into following your story to the end
• prolong your main character's struggle while moving the story ahead
• juggle cause and effect to serve your story action

Whatever your story, this book can help you arrive at a happy ending in the company of satisfied readers."

- Goodreads

Bickham gives a list of common weaknesses to avoid in scene writing.

Scene & Structure is a well-known craft book for writing scenes from the bottom up. You'll learn about the classical structure of scenes and sequels, then explore variations and common errors that may appear in scenes. Bickham will teach you how to look at actions in terms of stimuli and responses, then structure your writing around them. Though the examples in Scene & Structure often use of Bickham's mostly unknown work, the base advice in this book will help you write high-quality scenes, apply them to your text, and criticize your adherence to the scene structure. If you want to write a novel for publication, this is a great guide to build up your writing scene-by-scene to create a compelling story.