How to Structure Scenes

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Welcome! I'm K.M. Weiland, the award-winning and internationally published author of acclaimed writing guides such as Structuring Your Novel and Creating Character Arcs. I mentor authors on story theory, technique, and all the wild and wonderful highs and lows of the writing life!
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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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Video edited by Usvaldo de Leon, Jr.
Scene structure graphics by Christine Frazier of Better Novel Project.
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[@pastureexpectationsfarm6412]

Just purchased your Novel plotting Manual and also the Workbook. Can't wait to jumpstart the fun!

[@ZachScottB]

Hey KM! =] Just curious, are there specific beats that need to be included in each scene or sequel? As I write a scene or sequel, sometimes I feel like they are missing parts. And are these parts (or beats) individually specific for either the scene or the sequel? Say... A scene could include A, B, and C. However, a sequel should contain 1, 2, and 3.

[@KMWeilandAuthor]

Yes, each part is further divided into three beats. The scene features Goal, Conflict, Outcome/Disaster. The sequel features Reaction, Dilemma, Decision. More here: www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-structure-scenes/

[@ZachScottB]

@@KMWeilandAuthor Thank you!