Here’s an article that breaks down the basic elements of story structure to the scene level, with excellent, clear examples. Sometimes I suspect writers think they’re too “literary” to observe the basics that this article (from The Creative Penn via Chris the Story Reading Ape) lays out. But these guidelines are just that: basic. Because they work. Pay special attention to the discussion of the “literal” and “essential” elements of a scene. Enjoy and apply!
on The Creative Penn:
Intro by Joanna Penn:
It can be easy to assume that writing a story is just about getting words on the page. After all, we’ve read and watched and listened to so many stories that creating one can’t be difficult, right?
The truth is that writing a compelling story involves a lot more than words. You need to understand aspects of story structure.
In today’s article, Valerie Francis breaks down the elements of a scene.
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