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 funda...
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Mar 09, 2008
Debbie
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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.
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Jul 24, 2011
Scarlett
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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?
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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?
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Jan 01, 2012
Jordan
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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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Nov 25, 2011
Michael
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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!
Aug 20, 2011
Sue
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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.
May 20, 2010
Sandra
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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.
Mar 05, 2010
Ellen
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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...)
Jun 28, 2010
Mary Louise
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Kathy Fish AND Mary Akers recommended this books, so I thought, I had better read it. :-)
Apr 29, 2008
Terena
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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!
Aug 14, 2009
Lisa
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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.
Oct 15, 2010
Kai
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You know, it's sort of stupid, but I never thought about how to craft scenes... Just plot, characters, and the like.
Mar 05, 2009
Laura
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Excellent book for helping novice authors with the art of crafting a good scene. Very informative and easy to read and understand.
Jan 30, 2011
Anna
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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 :)
Nov 04, 2011
Donette
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This gave me a better understanding of constructing a scene and got me excited about writing again.
Jun 29, 2009
Becky
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Useful. I'll probably return and dip into it to read particular chapters for reference later.
Oct 01, 2011
Rachel
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I heart finding a book which inspires me to keep writing, and this was no exception.
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Jan 28, 2008
Kathy
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Very useful and engagingly written book. I highly recommend this for all writers!
Dec 29, 2011
Scoozer
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Best writing book I have read. Great advice for crafting scenes.
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Oct 21, 2011
Rebekah
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Fantastic book. One of the best 'how to' books I've read.
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