The #1 Thing Every Scene Needs (Fiction Writing Advice)

Find out what separates a meaningful scene from one that should be cut.
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[@woodtroll3279]

One of my favorite scenes is in Jaws when Quint is revealing his backstory about the USS Indianapolis. That scene goes from light hearted banter between three dudes to a rather serious and heavy moment, shifting chief Brody and Hooper from ignorance to knowledge. It give us a glimpse into what crafted Quint and his strange antics.

[@djwarrior1421]

Just love how quick and informative your videos are. Keep up the "giving of examples." They really help.

[@blackto0oth]

You are an incredible teacher - thank you for making sense of these ideas 🙏

[@dianasaurstudio]

I've never heard this tip before! Wow so simple yet effective. It's interesting that some changes, such as Luke learning of being Darth Vader's son, are set up in reverse, in a sense. Because the "change" is more of a reveal the audience also finds out. Not sure if that makes sense.

[@TrevorDuran3390]

I was gonna say, "something that moves your story forward."

[@oliverford5367]

Too many films and books have a good premise, an interesting opening, a memorable ending - but the middle really drags. Often the premise is established, but then not much happens and it repeats itself until it's wrapped up. Think about how many movies or books could have quite a bit in the middle cut out and you could still follow what's happening. I saw Jennifer's Body recently and you can cut out at least 2 of her killings in the middle and the film would still work.

[@MistyMaven-dj8ci]

🐦 💩 MUST HAVE MEANING people!!! 🤣

[@Deadseriousliving]

I’ve been working my way thru your videos … great content thx! And I just so happened to grab Bad Parts, too.

[@uncertaintyunravelled8273]

Thanks for the help.

[@WriterBrandonMcNulty]

What's your all-time favorite movie scene and what story value changes in it? Let us know!

[@renzezekieldivida3014]

Change = benefitial plot story/ character development.

[@GalaxxE_Gaming]

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[@gintooky7995]

That was helpful thx

[@iosyntropy]

this topic is a very under rated and one of the least discussed in the writing advice ive gotten. since this was two years ago it would be a perfect topic to re-do or add on. theres few things as helpful as learning that a chapter needs to almost be its own story with its own beginning middle climax and end, and youre a good teacher, so i think alot of people would appreciate more of this one!

[@robinsprung207]

Hello, great content my friend! Just discovered your channel and really like what you are doing. Keep up your amazing hard work! Looking forward to your growth and more great uploads on KZbin!!!

[@TheBluenyt09]

Sounds awzum! Every part of the plot should have a reason or an answer to whats going on😎👏👏👏

[@ctsuhako1]

It's probably the scene in Rocky where he doubts himself and he tells Adrienne that he just wants to make it to the last round. Is that Ignorance to Knowledge? Love your writing channel!

[@djwarrior1421]

So many scenes, so little space to share. First scene that pops into my brain is the scene from The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy is nearly inconsolable that she will not get back to Kansas (despondent) that ends in her waking up in bed (filled with hope). The other scene comes from Braveheart. The scene where William Wallace is (thankful) for Robert The Bruce's devotion to the cause, but ends when the helmet is removed from Robert The Bruce, revealing him as William's killer and ultimate (betrayal).

[@valkordarkmoor9108]

What about character introductions like where they are introduced and then nothing more happens until later. Does the mere addition of a major character count as change?

[@cinefeed4420]

Very good thx