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    Make a Scene Revised and Expanded Edition: Writing a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
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    Make a Scene Revised and Expanded Edition: Writing a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time

    By Jordan Rosenfeld

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    About this ebook

    The definitive guide to writing scenes--now revised and expanded!

    Scenes are the building blocks for any work of fiction--the DNA sequence that makes a novel un-put-downable and unforgettable. When writers are able to craft effective, engaging scenes, they can develop a complete, cohesive story--and a mesmerizing experience for readers.

    Make a Scene Revised and Expanded Edition takes you step-by-step through the elements of strong scene construction and demonstrates how the essential aspects of a compelling story--including character, plot and dramatic tension--function within the framework of individual scenes to give momentum to the whole narrative. You'll learn how to:
    • Craft an opening scene that hooks readers and foreshadows conflict.
    • Develop various scene types--from contemplative to suspenseful to flashback--that are distinct and purposeful.
    • Establish characters' intentions within a scene that drive the plot.
    • Transition into new scenes by clearly establishing details of setting, character, and point of view.
    • Create resonating climactic and final scenes that stay with readers long after they've finished your story.
    The revised and expanded edition includes brand-new examples, an increased focus on advancing plot and character development, and the same knowledge and clarity that writers have come to expect from Jordan Rosenfeld. Make a Scene is an essential part of any novelist's library--make sure it's in yours.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWriter's Digest Books
    Release dateJul 19, 2017
    ISBN9781440351471
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    Make a Scene Revised and Expanded Edition: Writing a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
    Author

    Jordan Rosenfeld

    Jordan is an author, writing coach, editor and freelance journalist. She earned her MFA from the Bennington Writing Seminars and is the author of the books, 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). Jordan’s essays and articles have appeared in such publications as AlterNet.org, Publisher’s Weekly, The San Francisco Chronicle, The St. Petersburg Times, The Writer and Writer’s Digest magazine. Her book commentaries have appeared on The California Report, a news-magazine produced by NPR-affiliate KQED radio. She's working on two more books from Writer's Digest Books, coming in 2015: A Writer's Guide to Persistence: A Toolkit to Build & Bolster a Lasting Writing Practice and, with Martha Alderson, Deep Scenes: Plotting Your Story Scene-by-Scene Through Action, Emotion and Theme.

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