Living a Meaningful Story Pt. 2: Creating Memorable Scenes

As you set out to live a great story in 2010, remember to create memorable scenes.

In movies and in novels alike, you'll notice writers tend to place characters in visually (or imaginatively) stunning scenes. When we were working on the screenplay for Blue Like Jazz, I'd often recommend our characters talk about something over coffee or in a dorm room, and Steve and Ben (the other two principle writers) would shake their heads to say no. Scenes in coffee shops are boring. Movies should be...