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Making a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
by
Jordan E. Rosenfeld (Goodreads Author)
Scenes are useful fictional units, and if a single unit falters, then an entire novel or short story can be weakened. This title explains the fundamentals of strong scene construction and how other useful fiction-writing techniques, such as character development, description, and transitions must function within the framework of individual scenes.
276 pages
Published
2008
by Writer's Digest Books
(first published November 23rd 2007)
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Salah satu buku terbaik yang pernah aku baca tentang cara membangun adegan yang bagus. Dia nggak cuma mengajarkan bagaimana memulai dan mengakhiri adegan, tetapi juga menjaga pacing cerita; kapan harus lambat, kapan harus cepat, bagaimana mengatur irama cerita.
Setelah membaca buku ini, aku merasa aku lebih bisa mengatur irama ceritaku dengan baik. Hal-hal yang nggak aku perhatikan dalam membangun cerita, jadi lebih kuperhatikan. Aku merasa lebih tahu bagaimana memulai dan mengakhiri sebuah adeg...more
Setelah membaca buku ini, aku merasa aku lebih bisa mengatur irama ceritaku dengan baik. Hal-hal yang nggak aku perhatikan dalam membangun cerita, jadi lebih kuperhatikan. Aku merasa lebih tahu bagaimana memulai dan mengakhiri sebuah adeg...more
I am reading this very slowly, but I am almost through. I like taking it in step by step as I write.
I'll cheat and say I have finished. Excellent, practical book for all writers. Very well done!
I would recommend going through it slowly, step by step.
I'll cheat and say I have finished. Excellent, practical book for all writers. Very well done!
I would recommend going through it slowly, step by step.
I consider myself a pretty intermediate novelist, at the point where I write scenes and I know why they work or don't work instinctively.
But it's like playing an instrument or typing on a keyboard. Someone asks you "How did you write that scene?" The moment you crack down and concentrate on what you're doing you draw a blank. There's a shirt circuiting that happens in the brain and you forget everything you know. Where's that key again?
What this book has done for me is teaching me how to ident...more
But it's like playing an instrument or typing on a keyboard. Someone asks you "How did you write that scene?" The moment you crack down and concentrate on what you're doing you draw a blank. There's a shirt circuiting that happens in the brain and you forget everything you know. Where's that key again?
What this book has done for me is teaching me how to ident...more
I wrote this book. I really do think you'll take up your level of the craft if you read it :)
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This book is worth buying. It goes into far greater depth about the different types of scenes. All I hear generally is there are two types of scenes, contemplative: where the character thinks about what they are going to do next, or action: where the character is doing something. This always struck me as 'simplistic' and I was right.
There are some good parts about character.
Also, one of the best looking covers I've ever seen!
There are some good parts about character.
Also, one of the best looking covers I've ever seen!
This book is full of wonderful information. I refer to it all the time and am so glad I came across this excellent writing resource. Jordan's classes are great too, if you get the chance to take one, I recommend it.
Writers, this is a very helpful book. It's shaping my new manuscript at the moment, with plenty of strong reminders about how to construct an engaging scene. Jordan Rosenfeld has set things out for us in a readable, easy to follow format.
The best thing since sliced bread. Or... no, better! The best thing since... extra sharp cheddar cheese! Or nachos! Gelatto!
(dear god, this is why I'm getting so fat...)
(dear god, this is why I'm getting so fat...)
Great reference book. Found it a little tedious to get through in one reading though.
Kathy Fish AND Mary Akers recommended this books, so I thought, I had better read it. :-)
Fantastic book and I always recommend it to writing students.
I consistently return to this book for inspiration.
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Apr 29, 2008
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This is the absolute best book I've ever read about the craft of writing. Jordon breaks down the details of great scenes and explains how to create them, step by step. I recommend this book for all writers, whether they've been stories for years, or are just beginning. Everyone will find helpful information and explanations about craft, and will discover a new way to think about creating scenes and how to make the ones you write even better.
Go buy this book now!
Go buy this book now!
Rosenfeld breaks the scene down into all of its different elements, looks at each one and how it flavours a scene, and provides pointers on how a writer can make her scenes work harder and read better.
Having all this information in one place is fantastic and I know this will be a book I'll keep near at hand so that I can dip into it every so often to make sure my scene-writing is as good as it can be.
Having all this information in one place is fantastic and I know this will be a book I'll keep near at hand so that I can dip into it every so often to make sure my scene-writing is as good as it can be.
You know, it's sort of stupid, but I never thought about how to craft scenes... Just plot, characters, and the like.
This book contains a sizable amount of useful information, although it is somewhat dully conveyed. You should also know that Rosenfeld is horrible with spoilers. After reading some of her first few examples, I skipped over anything taken from books I intended to read.
A bit long in discussion of different books that were used for illustration of a scene's purpose, but aside from that this book will stay on my reference shelf. Her explanation of the types of scenes was really helpful.
Excellent book for helping novice authors with the art of crafting a good scene. Very informative and easy to read and understand.
Read it once, but I know it will be a recurrent reread. I've just read. Now I'll have to use it and write better scenes :)
A useful encyclopaedia of Scene creating. The resources, techniques and other examples are excellent. Recommended.
This gave me a better understanding of constructing a scene and got me excited about writing again.
Useful. I'll probably return and dip into it to read particular chapters for reference later.
Very good job of covering the intricacies of developing scenes in fiction writing.
I heart finding a book which inspires me to keep writing, and this was no exception.
Very useful and engagingly written book. I highly recommend this for all writers!
Mar 06, 2012
Jeana
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I just can't read this right now. I'll get back to it eventually.
Best writing book I have read. Great advice for crafting scenes.
Fantastic book. One of the best 'how to' books I've read.
Helpful. I like how it separates scenes.
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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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Jun 22, 2007 06:55pm