Scenes are a unique challenge to every writer, who must manage many elements to create scenes that grab and hold the audience’s attention. A great story cannot succeed without strong, well-crafted scenes.

In this session, we will break down the scene to its basic elements, explore what each element needs to be successful, and discuss how these elements must work together to make the scene shine.

You’ll learn

• the essential elements every scene should have
• how to start and end your scenes in the right place
• the question to ask if you’re not sure if a scene belongs
• proper scene pacing
• how to find and shape a scene’s arc
• the power of imagery and objects
• the common mistakes writers make in scene construction
• how to diagnose and reinvigorate scenes that aren’t working

There will be hands-on exercises and tools to create and shape riveting scenes that will make your story more dramatic and satisfying and captivate your audience.

What Attendees Had to Say ...

"It was a memorable, clearly articulated deep dive into scene construction for fiction writers."

"I LOVED the checklist for drafting a scene!  I can totally see how this will help me."

"Julia gave great information that applies to screenwriters as well as to writers of prose. I found her recipe for revision to be particularly useful."

"Thought is was a great breakdown. Also liked the scene doctor. A lot of great info and great to hear from someone that enjoys the process."