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Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
by
Jordan E. Rosenfeld (Goodreads Author)
Write Scenes that Move Your Story Forward In "Make a Scene," author Jordan E. Rosenfeld takes you through the fundamentals of strong scene construction and explains how other essential fiction-writing techniques, such as character, plot, and dramatic tension, must function within the framework of individual scenes in order to provide substance and structure to the overall...more
ebook, 288 pages
Published
January 1st 2012
by Writers Digest Books
(first published November 23rd 2007)
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The author's focus on the scene as the primary building block of a story is what drew me to the book. Yes, a lot of the material is basic stuff: general story structure, introducing conflict, etc. but where the book shines is in the way it frames this material. By concentrating on the scene, the way each begins and ends, setting up the next scene or drawing on previous scenes, not only strengthens the storytelling but allows the writer to have a roadmap. He/she isn't just wandering around in a l...more
Bottom line, Rosenfeld covers scene structure, scene types, and everything that goes in to a scene.
Specifically, she covers:
The Architecture of a Scene--Beginnings (Launches), Middles and Ends
Core Elements--Setting, Senses, Character, Plot, etc.
Scene Types--First Scene, Suspense Scene, Dramatic Scene, Contemplative, etc.
Other Considerations--POV, Secondary and Minor Characters, Transitions, etc.
I think that the strength of this book is that Rosenfeld covers the core elements of a scene, such as...more
Specifically, she covers:
The Architecture of a Scene--Beginnings (Launches), Middles and Ends
Core Elements--Setting, Senses, Character, Plot, etc.
Scene Types--First Scene, Suspense Scene, Dramatic Scene, Contemplative, etc.
Other Considerations--POV, Secondary and Minor Characters, Transitions, etc.
I think that the strength of this book is that Rosenfeld covers the core elements of a scene, such as...more
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Writing scenes that move your story forward is given in many examples. Different scene structures listed with their components, is a valuable reference tool for completion of a novel. Individually scenes may be intense or mild, contemplative or dramatic, but when they are used in combination, they form a fantastic narrative that feels rich and complex. Entertain and inform the reader through clear and powerful scenes. This book should help build a vivid scene, and link each of your scenes to cre...more
A wonderful book that helps in crafting your scenes, from the very beginning of your book to the end. It has very detailed help and shows not only how story arch works in the scene itself, but across your book as a whole. Rosenfeld uses great imagery and step-by-step demonstrations to help writers of all levels.
It's been a while since I've used/read it but it's had a profound impact on how I write my novels. If anything, what I've gotten from it is that every scene must have a conflict, must be its own story. Which is how I justify weaving my story together from random scenes written all over the place ;)
I found this book very helpful. I liked the many lists and "muse points" found in the book. I am right-brained and those appealed to me very much. I took copious notes as I read it and plan on planning and evaluating the scenes of my WIP using my notes.
Brilliant. Every writer needs this book. Detailed information on all the elements of a good scene, and linking them all together to form one terrific book. My copy is already starting to wear out from all the thumb thoughs.
This book is a good reference for basic scene techniques. There are some new ways of introducing the information that I have not seen before but the information is nothing new. I would recommend this book for beginners or those who want a review.
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For a more detailed review check out my blog at: http://robinconnelly.blogspot.com/
Excellent writing tool. I keep this nearby when I write to read the tips in specific sections.
One of the most helpful writing books I read in a long time.
Don't judge a book by it's cover.
The best writing book I have read to date!
It really helped me write a lot more detail than I would have. I am very appreciative of it.
Useful. Feels disorganized.
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Jordan E. Rosenfeld is a writing coach/editor, freelance journalist and fiction writer. She is the author of the forthcoming novel of psychological suspense, FORGED IN GRACE, and two writing guides: "Make A Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time" (Writer’s Digest Books) and "Write Free! Attracting the Creative Life" with Rebecca Lawton (BeijaFlor Books). She also edited Zebulon Night...more
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