The Scene Book: A Primer for the Fiction Writer
by Sandra Scofield
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Book Summary Information
Author: Sandra ScofieldEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-03-27
ISBN: 0143038265
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Product features:
- ISBN13: 9780143038269
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Reviews of The Scene Book: A Primer for the Fiction Writer
Book Review: AH-HA MOMENT!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had Sandra Scofield as an instructor for a week-long writing workshop at Iowa one summer. In class, she was absolutely a no-nonsense kind of teacher and got right to the heart of the matter. So does her book. Not one sentence is unnecessary. The book is filled with useful information about crafting scenes, which are themselves tiny stories with a beginning, middle and end. (Fractals come to mind.) I had an ah-ha moment when reading this book and was almost immediately inspired to pick up my short story writing again, after letting it lay dormant for nearly three years. I'm so excited to write again. I see a path and a new way to let my stories unfold. Mostly, I'm so grateful to Sandra for this book and for all of her work putting it together.
Summary of The Scene Book: A Primer for the Fiction Writer
A treasure-trove of scene-writing wisdom from award-winning author and teacher Sandra Scofield To write a good scene, you have to know the following:
. Every scene has an EVENT
. Every scene has a FUNCTION in the narrative
. Every scene has a STRUCTURE: a beginning, middle, and end
. Every scene has a PULSE
The Scene Book is a fundamental guide to crafting more effective scenes in fiction. In clear, simple language, Sandra Scofield shows both the beginner and the seasoned writer how to build better scenes, the underpinning of any good narrative.
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