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Category: Step 6 – Scenes and Scene Sequences

A single scene groups the action and people into a logical order to advance the story. A scene sequence is a rational grouping of scenes to form one of the Global Story Beats.

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8-Beat Scene and Sequel Sequence

25 May 202224 May 2022
An internet search for “scene and sequel” will net you many definitions. Today’s post offers guidelines and 8 beats to structure the scene and sequel sequence. What Is the Scene…
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Discover Scene Tracking Contributions to Story

20 Apr 202220 Apr 2022
Last week's post covered essential scene beats. Today, discover scene tracking contributions to story, helping you stay on track to deliver the promise of your premise. Continue reading "Discover Scene…
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Scene Tracking Tips Every Writer Should Know About

13 Apr 202220 Apr 2022
Pantsers and plotters seldom agree on the best way to write, but all want to create scenes that entice readers to devour their novels. Of all the techniques studied over…
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Effective Tips for Writing Scenes that Hook Audiences and Keep them Turning Pages

29 Sep 20218 Feb 2022
Story scenes convey to readers essential characters, settings, and events. While there are no strict rules for writing scenes, you can adopt proven practices that satisfy readers’ expectations. Here are…
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How to Foreshadow with Scrivener

30 Jun 202127 Dec 2021
At the end of this post, you'll grasp a technique for writing page-turners. That lead-in sentence was the setup, an example of direct foreshadowing, and now you're waiting for the…
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Is Scrivener Better than Word?

23 Jun 202127 Dec 2021
One question pops up repeatedly: Is Scrivener better than Word? As a long-term user of both apps, my answer might surprise you. Continue reading "Is Scrivener Better than Word?"

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