How do you edit a scene of a novel?In order to edit a scene effectively, you need to know a few things:What’s working in the scene,What’s not working in the scene, andWhat specific changes you’ll make to the words on the page that will fix the things that aren’t working.That last one is the most important, and often the hardest to figure out.How do you identify the specific changes that will improve your scene?Ask the right questions.In this episode, you’ll learn 12 questions that will show you exactly what to change in your scenes. These questions will show you:How to turn your scene analysis into practical edits you can apply right awayWhether your scene is working—and if it’s not, the precise moments where it needs to changeHow to make sure your scene has earned its place in your novelHow to raise the stakes by giving your protagonist a difficult choiceWhat makes amazing climaxes workHow to troubleshoot a boring climaxAnd more!This episode is packed with practical strategies to edit every scene in your novel. You might want to take notes, or even save this to listen again.Want a quick reference guide to all 12 questions? Download the Scene Edit Questionnaire at alicesudlow.com/sceneedit.Links mentioned in the episode:Download the Scene Edit Questionnaire: alicesudlow.com/sceneeditEp. 8: What Is a Scene? The Ultimate Guide to Write and Edit Amazing ScenesEp. 9: 5 Essential Questions to Find the Most Important Event in a SceneEp. 10: How This Scene Works: Looking for Alaska by John GreenThe first scene of UNDER THE WHISPERING DOOR by T. J. KluneThe first scene of LOOKING FOR ALASKA by John GreenThe first scene of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane AustenWhat are your questions about scenes?I'm gathering questions for a Listener Mail episode of Your Next Draft all about scenes.What are you struggling with? What's confusing to you? Where are you stuck in your own scene editing? I want to know!Send me an email at alice@alicesudlow.com with your scene editing question.I might answer it live on the podcast! Want an editor's feedback on your book?I'm currently accepting new editing clients. If you'd like to find out how I can help you craft your best book, send me a note at alice@alicesudlow.com and tell me about your book!Want more editing tips and resources? Follow me on Instagram and Facebook.And if you're enjoying the podcast, would you mind leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? That helps more listeners find the podcast. And it helps me know what's helpful to you so I can create more episodes you'll love!