false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182359544m/1264708.jpg 1264708 1 Practical, usable information for writers of all skill levels. With precise instruction, examples from bestsellers, unique exercises, and scene-writing tips from successful authors such as Elizabeth Cox and Sheila Kohler, this book shows readers how to craft each scene so that it renders a vivid emotional punch, establishes and maintains tension, and propels the reader forward. <P> Unique angle for fiction writing book. The majority of fiction writing books focus on the generalities of writing dialogue, developing characters, creating tension, etc. This book shows readers how to apply those skills on the crucial scene level.<P> Accessibility and applicability. This book's short, focused chapters provide readers with quick entry points into the text and lead straight to easy-to understand tips readers can use to apply the techniques to their own work.<P> Scenes are essential fictional units, and if a single unit falters, then an entire novel or short story can be weakened. While there is no paint-by-numbers formula for writing powerful scenes, writers can drastically improve their entire manuscripts by understanding the primary components of a given scene and how to manipulate those components to create the desired amount of drama, emotion, tension, energy, and intrigue. Make a Scene explains the fundamentals of strong scene construction and how other essential fiction-writing techniques, such as character development, pacing, description, and transitions must function within the framework of individual scenes in order to provide substance and structure to the overall story. 1253584 23 11 2007 Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time total:39|5:20|4:11|3:7|2:1|1:0| 39 167 85 8 5 1 false false Sun Mar 09 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Thu Nov 29 13:42:24 -0800 2007 Sun Mar 09 14:20:18 -0700 2008 I'll cheat and say I have finished. Excellent, practical book for all writers. Very well done!

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