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Questions tagged [scene]

This tag should be used for questions about a scene in a written work, such as a [novel] or a [screenplay].

This tag should be used for questions about a scene in a written work, such as a [novel] or a [screenplay]. You should add what specific problem you encountered, such as problems with the of describing the scenery, the of a scene, or the used to show, rather than tell, the reader what happens in your specific scene.

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How do I write and describe a room full of panic?

How do I write about a room full of panic? I have searched for the answer but all I get is how to write a panic attack. I am trying to write a scene where there is a party. The party is to celebrate the end of a fictional war. War heroes and…
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How to relate stormy weather to sadness?

Is it possible that stormy weather can be related to sadness? The weather could be related to gloom?
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Do too many scenes exhaust the reader?

I'm now analyzing the scenes in my manuscript. I broke my manuscript into scenes using the definition that a new scene begins when a person, place, or time point shifts. This means whenever a new day starts, for example, it's a new scene, even…
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How to show that the current scene is a continuation of an earlier one?

So my book starts in the middle of action, and ends on a cliff hanger. It then goes back a week in time, and builds the story from there. Eg, in the start, the heroine is forced to free a demon, who walks to her, as if he is going to kill her. And…
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What is the spectrum of 'disasters' in 'scene-sequel?"

I'm looking at my project through the lens of the 'scene-sequel' model now. Scene=Goal/Conflict/Disaster, Sequel=Reaction/Dilemma/Decision. My story has been through over a dozen various revisions and/or drafts. I'm happy with it but it can still…
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How to write intercut scenes in a novel?

I wish to write an intercut scene for a novel, where two very contrasting things are happening at the same time. The technique works really well on the screen, but I think we can use the same technique in a novel - especially for a built-up moment.…
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What defines a "scene"?

In writing a novel, I've noticed that there are different scenes. It's a compilation of different scenes. What truly signifies the start, and end of a scene. If they are in a room, is that one scene? What happens if they walk out of that room, into…
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How do I write someone in pain?

I am going over my writing and found that all of my scenes where my main character is in physical pain are dull. There is one scene in particular, when she drinks a power-awakening potion. It's supposed to be super draining and it makes her pass…
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Difficult scenes help please!

How do I hint at something traumatic (like rape) without ever actually writing the actual scene of it happening?
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What's the most humane form of ritual sacrifice?

Not sure if this is off-topic, sorry. I'm writing a cult ritual to summon a powerful entity. The ritual must include: 1. A willing sacrifice 2. Them being stabbed in the heart 3. Their death taking place during the ritual. But they don't have to die…
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Trying to make a gun making scene realistic

So here is the situation. I got a character who is a trained modern gunsmith and he finds himself thrown into a setting where the most advance firearm is the flintlock. I know some of the most advance guns are going to be out of reach because of the…
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