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

English

ISBN: 1582974799

EAN: 9781582974798

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines / Authorship

Publisher: F&W Media, Incorporated

Release Date: 11/30/2007

Synopsis: ? 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 books short, focused chapters provide readers with quick entry points into the text and lead straight to easy-to understand tips readers can use to apply the techniques to their own work.Scenes are essential fictional units, and if a single unit falters, then an entire novel or short story can be weakened. While there is no paint-by-numbers formula for writing powerful scenes, writers can drastically improve their entire manuscripts by understanding the primary components of a given scene and how to manipulate those components to create the desired amount of drama, emotion, tension, energy, and intrigue. Make a Scene explains the fundamentals of strong scene construction and how other essential fiction-writing techniques, such as character development, pacing, description, and transitions must function within the framework of individual scenes in order to provide substance and structure to the overall story.

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

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.85 inches

Width: 6.0 inches

Length: 9.0 inches

Weight: 15.24 oz

Pages: 288