Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time

Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
by Jordan Rosenfeld

Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
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Author: Jordan Rosenfeld
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-23
ISBN: 1582974799
Number of pages: 276
Publisher: Writers Digest Books

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Summary: 5 Stars

It's interesting to see the diverse opinions about this book. I was shocked that anyone would dislike it or feel it wasn't useful, because as a writing teacher, I think it's one of the best books about writing scenes that's out there. Rosenfeld deconstructs scene writing in a way that even beginners can understand. But this book isn't simply for beginners. I used it quite a bit in teaching my advanced students. The thing I've found about writing is that a huge majority of writers don't understand scene construction. When I teach scene and sequel workshops and/or online classes, inevitably, at least half the students will be amazed to find out there's actually a method to constructing scenes. Most have simply been writing scenes aimlessly and are shocked when they realize that every scene must have some kind of conflict. They're amazed by the concept of goal/conflict/disaster, have never heard of Dwight Swain or Jack Bickham, and struggle to master this "new" information. And some of these students have been writing for years and have no idea why they haven't been able to sell. It's kind of sad, really. So after I teach the basics of scene and sequel, MAKE A SCENE fits right in for the next level of learning. I found MAKE A SCENE very useful and very well written and understandable. It would be a great addition to any writer's bookshelf and I highly recommend it.

Summary of Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time

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 story. You'll learn how to:





  • Craft an opening scene that hooks readers and foreshadows supporting scenes

  • Develop various scene types - from the suspenseful to the dramatic to the contemplative - that are distinct and layered

  • Tailor character and plot around specific scene types to better convey the nuances of your storyline

  • Create resonating climactic and final scenes that stay with readers long after they've finished your work

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