The Problem with Scenes

Описание: What is a scene in storytelling? And what makes a scene work? In this video, I break down popular approaches to scene structure and scene writing—including location/time changes, dramatic events, and Scene & Sequel—to uncover what each one gets right and where each one falls short.

I propose a different way of thinking about scenes: a scene is an arc of change.

When we understand scenes this way, we can see how conflict, character reaction, setting, and story progression work together to create narrative drive—that feeling that keeps readers turning the page.

This video kicks off a new Scene Stormers series exploring the five structural elements of an arc of change and how to use them on the page.

Writing is a skill, not a talent. Keep exploring, keep asking questions, and keep Scene Storming.

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