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.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
4-6 p.m. PT | 7-9 p.m. ET

Registration: $35

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Julia F. Green (she/her) is an award-winning writer, editor, and instructor. She holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and teaches creative writing at universities and arts organizations around the Triangle and online. Learn more about her at juliafgreen.com and writingisjoy.substack.com.

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