Overview

So you want to write an engaging scene, do you? This book was written with one main purpose: to help give authors a creative boost in their scene writing and toss writers' block into the oblivion of the abyss. In order to accomplish this, each chapter is written in a workbook-like format so that the steps provided can easily be implemented after they are explained. For each element of scene writing that is presented, J.A. Cox explains the How, Why, and When of its use along with his own description so that the information is easy to assimilate. He provides copious examples from his own writing of these elements in action as well as from shows and movies. Here are the elements that you will be learning about: Sketching Location Time Characters Perspective Resistance Objective No new-fangled way of writing is about to be forced on you, but advice offered to help you realize things you are likely not seeing as you struggle to come up with ideas. As you make your way through these pages and consider these elements, you will end up in a state where it is difficult to shut down the tsunami of ideas that will come your way. Finally, there is a completed outline format that can be used over and over for every scene you write to keep that creative pump primed. Therefore, you will no longer have to fuss over figuring out what prompts or hooks to use to start a chapter as your answer will come to you as you outline your scenes from the various questions provided for you to ask with each element. This book will revolutionize the way you look at your scenes in the future...

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"""Cox's booklet stands out for its depth and sincerity. Eschewing sensationalism, he offers a compendium of 'prodigy information, ' rich in practical applications and real-world examples. These insights benefit both emerging and experienced writers, presenting comprehensive tools for creating engaging scenes."" - Literary Titan ""The author really knows his stuff as he is writing about scenes, this also carries into novel and short story writing too. He really delves into the details of every scene writing. He is very knowledgeable on the writing scenes."" -countrymamaswithkids.com ""What sets this book apart is Cox's approachability as a guide. He doesn't just lay out techniques; he invites writers into a dialogue about their craft. Through relatable examples and engaging prose, Cox demystifies scene construction, making it accessible to writers of all levels."" -michellethebookcritic.blogspot.com ""Mastering scenes is a huge part of writing. Unfortunately, so many writers come up short when it comes to actually making a scene work. If that's you, this book is a must read."" - Mike M. ""It all comes together to help you succeed in placing yourself and your readers exactly where you want your characters to be. Many are so obvious. Some I've seen similar ideas in other places, but it is handy to have in one place when dealing with scenes."" - Evelyn C ""This is a good book on writing scenes, with examples and questions to ask for elements such as time, location, characters, etc. Great resource for writers to keep on hand when they are struggling with their scenes. Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for allowing me to read and review."" -Angela S ""This was a real eye-opener. As a writer, I never thought about all the details in a scene in this way before. With the elements J.A. Cox has outlined, I am now more aware of what to include in scenes to make them more immersive and impactful."" - C.J."

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