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How to write the perfect heart-pounding scene

Published on April 14, 2017April 12, 2017 by Jean M. Cogdell15 Comments

Love, love, love the tips I learned today.

Although my scenes are far from perfect, I moved a little closer to good today.

Reading a post from BookDaily.com by DiAnn Mills got my writing juices flowing.

DiAnn titles her post as 4 Tips For Writing Fresh, Engaging, Unforgettable Scenes | BookDaily #AuthorTips.

But it is much more than just 4 little tidbits on writing.

Why is my heart pumping with excitement?

Because I’d reached an impasse in my WIP and she gave me the answer!

Every decision my characters make have consequences.
Consequences propel the story forward, or should.
Not all consequences are bad. Ah ha!

My character must choose between two rights!

We all know to have our character choose between right or wrong. But what about choosing between two rights? What will be the consequence of either choice?

See how her tips get you thinking?

I do hope you’ll go over and read her post. Let me know if you have an ah-ha moment.

Now your turn.

Have you learned anything new today? Please share with the group.

Do you have a problem scene? Did you find a solution?

Talk to me – I love reading your comments.

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Do you need help with your latest writing project?

Published on April 12, 2017April 10, 2017 by Jean M. Cogdell13 Comments

Search no further!

I’ve found a site that might have just what you’re looking for.

Check out the following website that contains 18 tips, and PDF documents on topics related to writing fiction.

Write a Novel, a resource created by Crawford Kilian starts off with hard truths for writers but don’t be discouraged, there is something for every writer. He even touches on understanding contracts.

My favorites:

#4. Storyboarding.
- Storyboarding is something I struggle with. Putting my scenes onto small cards is a big challenge.
#5. Style Checklist
- Question asked, “Are you telegraphing your punches.” Now, this really got me to thinking. And anything that challenges me is great.
#7. Ten points plots
- The plot begins long before the story starts. The story begins at the latest possible moment before the climax. Gonna have to work on my beginning, again.
#9. Scene construction.
- When a scene ends the reader should know more about the characters and the characters problems should have increased.