The Scene Book
A Primer for the Fiction Writer
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Theatre, Playwriting, Performing Arts, Reference & Language, Language Arts
| Author: | Sandra Scofield | ISBN: | 9781101041994 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group | Publication: | March 27, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sandra Scofield |
| ISBN: | 9781101041994 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Publication: | March 27, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books |
| Language: | English |
A treasure-trove of scene-writing wisdom from award-winning author and teacher Sandra Scofield
To write a good scene, you have to know the following:
Every scene has an EVENT
Every scene has a FUNCTION in the narrative
Every scene has a STRUCTURE: a beginning, middle, and end
Every scene has a PULSE
The Scene Book is a fundamental guide to crafting more effective scenes in fiction. In clear, simple language, Sandra Scofield shows both the beginner and the seasoned writer how to build better scenes, the underpinning of any good narrative.
A treasure-trove of scene-writing wisdom from award-winning author and teacher Sandra Scofield
To write a good scene, you have to know the following:
Every scene has an EVENT
Every scene has a FUNCTION in the narrative
Every scene has a STRUCTURE: a beginning, middle, and end
Every scene has a PULSE
The Scene Book is a fundamental guide to crafting more effective scenes in fiction. In clear, simple language, Sandra Scofield shows both the beginner and the seasoned writer how to build better scenes, the underpinning of any good narrative.
