Scene Development Tools

Quick Reference... Steps to building a great scene:

Step 1 Write down the main goal (internal and external)
Step 2 Write down what the characters want in the scene (internal and external)
Step 3 Start with conflict end with conflict.
Step 4 Keep the stakes as high as possible.
Step 5 Reveal information (Character or plot)
Step 6 Characters often don’t say what they want out loud. It’s often the meaning behind the words.
Step 7 Write less ( Cut out what you don’t need for the story)
Step 8 Advance the story