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#109: 5 Common Scene Issues (And How to Fix Them)
#109: 5 Common Scene Issues (And How to Fix Them)
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 of the most common “scene level” issues to look for when editing your draft. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:44] Issue #1: The scene isn’t properly structured and it feels flat.[03:59] Issue #2: The POV character doesn’t have enough agency.[05:57] Issue #3: There’s too much extra stuff crowding the scene.[07:50] Issue #4: There’s not enough interiority on the page.[09:35] Issue #5: The POV is inconsistent (aka there's head hopping)[11:22] Final thoughts and episode recap.Rate + Review + Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast!" ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show! Your rating and review will help other writers find this podcast, and they're also super fun for me to go in and read. Just click here, scroll all the way to the bottom, tap five stars to rate the show, and then select "Write a Review." Be sure to let me know what your favorite part of the episode was, too! Also, if you haven't done so already, make sure you're following the podcast! I'll be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following the show, there's a good chance you'll miss them. Click here to follow now!Links mentioned in this episode:The 5-Day Unlock Your Story: A LIVE challenge designed to help you get your ideas out of your head and onto the page.Ep. 40 - How to Write a Well-Structured SceneEp. 43 - 10 Tips For Writing Better ScenesEp. 63 - Don’t Start A Scene Without These 3 ThingsEp. 74 - When Should You Write in Scene vs. Summary?Ep. 94 - How to Reveal Your Character’s Inner Life on the PageJoin the LIVE 5-Day Unlock Your Story Challenge here! Let me help you develop the 4 foundational elements of a working story idea—a plot that hooks interest, a protagonist with a compelling goal, conflict with high stakes, and a theme with heart—for only $47! Support the showWant to support the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast? Click here to show your support, starting at $3/month >
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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