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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2024 · 42 MIN

How to Turn a Narrative Summary into a Full Scene: Expanding Your Writing | Episode 11

from Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple · host Heather Davis

The most important skill you can have as a writer is the ability to write a compelling scene, but it’s a skill that few writers have actually mastered.  So in this episode we are going to do a deep dive into scene structure and learn:1) How to know if an event in your novel actually needs to be a scene2) the structure of a great scene3) the 6 elements you should add to every scene to make them vibrant and irresistible to readers4) how to expand a summary into a full scene. If you’re ready to learn all about how kick*ss scenes are actually written, snag my FREE workbook: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/scene  Are you ready for an affordable mentorship program that will help you write a powerful speculative fiction novel? Fill out an application to my Powerful Writers, Powerful Novels Mentorship Program: manyworldswriting.com/mentorship Join the Many Worlds Writing Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1012106499677937/?mibextid=oMANbwAsk Me Anything Thursdays👋 Send me your writing question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name if you want a shout out! 🤗

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The most important skill you can have as a writer is the ability to write a compelling scene, but it’s a skill that few writers have actually mastered. So in this episode we are going to do a deep dive into scene structure and learn: 1) How to know if an event in your novel actually needs to be a scene 2) the structure of a great scene 3) the 6 elements you should add to every scene to make them vibrant and irresistible to readers 4) how to expand a summary into a full scene. &nb...

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