In order to edit a scene effectively, you need to know what to change. The best edits are strategic, intentional, and target the most important problems with effective solutions.How do you figure out what those edits are?Ask the right questions.In this episode, you’ll discover six questions that will help you identify what’s working and what’s not in the beginnings and endings of your scenes. Then, they’ll show you exactly how to fix the weak spots.You’ll learn:How to start your scenes at exactly the right momentHow to raise the stakes in the first half of the sceneThe biggest problem writers make in the resolution—and how to fix itWhat readers want to know in the resolution of a sceneHow to make it clear that something changes in every sceneAnd more!This is the second part of a two-part series. Don’t miss How to Edit a Scene of a Novel, Part 1 for twelve more scene editing questions.Want a quick reference guide to all eighteen questions from this episode and the last one? 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 GreenEp. 11: How to Edit a Scene of a Novel, Part 1The 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!