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You know what a scene that lacks context feels like, even if you can’t quite put your finger on it. You’re immersed in a new book and you turn the page to a new scene when suddenly, the author has switched setting or timeline without specifying. You’re jarred out of [...]
Great scenes build an exhilarating push and pull between a story’s plot and characters. Plot events drive characters to make choices, and their choices in turn shape future plot events. This wave of tension locks in readers, compelling them to read chapter after chapter. With the 15 key elements in this guide, you can claim this page-turning power as your own! We’ve included two analyzed, annotated scenes to show you how it all works.
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