How to Hook Readers at Scene Transitions

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Learn how to seamlessly transition out of big set pieces in your story. Discover practical tips for scene structure and transitions.
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How to Use Story and Scene Structure to Create Transitions 01:00
The Action Half of the Scene 03:20
The Reaction Half of the Scene (aka, the Sequel) 04:12
Planning Your Big Scene Transitions 05:36
Think About Where You Will Develop Character Relationships 07:05
Pay Attention to Pacing in Big Scene Transitions 07:50
Techniques for Scene Breaks 14:05
Never Lie to Readers in Your Scene Transitions 18:42
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Scene structure graphics by Christine Frazier of Better Novel Project.
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[@TheZetaKai]

This can be subtle, but I'm a sucker for the soap-opera big moments before the commercial. Character jumps off a cliff? Scene break! "I'm pregnant... and you're the father." Scene break! Supposedly loyal sidekick pulls a gun on the protagonist? Scene break! It can get old fast if it's overused, but it works the first time every time.

[@michaeld376]

As always, this is great advice! This creates the un-put-down-able phenomenon of jumping from chapter to chapter. Quick question: any advice on plotting/outlining for an ensemble cast (e.g., something akin to the Avengers)? Does each plot beat apply to ALL characters or only some? For example, in ACT3, does everyone in the ensemble have a "dark night of the soul" at the same time? Or is it staggered? Or does only one character truly experience it? If you've covered this before, apologies! I searched your site but my google-fu is lacking.

[@cosmicprison9819]

It’s like placing a clickbait link to the next page at the end of each chapter. 😂