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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.3
EAN num: 9781582974798
ISBN number: 1582974799
Label: Writers Digest Books
Manufacturer: Writers Digest Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 276
Printing Date: November 23, 2007
Publishing house: Writers Digest Books
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In Make a Scene, author Jordan E. Rosenfeld takes you through the fundamentals of strong scene construction and explains how other essential fiction-writing techniques, such as character, plot, and dramatic tension, must function within the framework of individual scenes in order to provide substance and structure to the overall story. You'll learn how to: - Craft an opening scene that hooks readers and foreshadows supporting scenes
- Develop various scene types--from the suspenseful to the dramatic to the contemplative--that are distinct and layered
- Tailour character and plot around specific scene types to better convey the nuances of your storyline
- Create resonating climactic and final scenes that stay with readers long after they've finished your work
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The book was written for comprehension and resembles an IT technical manual. It has a lot of substance, little style. The subheadings break down the subject matter well; the examples come where they ought to and are framed intelligently. The book is thorough. Part One covers overall architecture: beginning, middle, & end. Part Two covers core scene elements: setting, plot, character, drama, scene intentions, and the senses. Part Three covers scene types. Each chapter of this section ends with a useful bullet point list of important points to consider when writing that scene type. Part Four covers miscellaneous, and sometimes neglected, considerations such as POV, emotional thread and transitions. Some other reviewers quarrel with the examples chosen, complaining an overwhelming helping of literary fiction. I found that a relief. First, I like literary fiction. I prefer it to reading mainstream or genre, even in small snippets. Second, books that discuss writing literary fiction usually ignore scene building. This book fills that gap. Now last, but not least, some reviewers had difficulty with the examples where they encountered a female world view entirely different from their own, in an overabundance. Yes, that sort of situation can be difficult. Having read too many writing craft books where the bulk of the examples were from the books of white, male, genre writers with, for variety, a few examples from the classics of, you guessed it, white males, I have to say, Revenge is Sweet. As a side note: Robert Stone is a great writer, but he did not write Novelist's Bootcamp. Someone named Todd Stone wrote that book.
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It's interesting to see the diverse opinions about this book. I was shocked that anyone would dislike it or feel it wasn't useful, because as a writing teacher, I think it's one of the best books about writing scenes that's out there. Rosenfeld deconstructs scene writing in a way that even beginners can understand. But this book isn't simply for beginners. I used it quite a bit in teaching my advanced students. The thing I've found about writing is that a huge majority of writers don't understand scene construction. When I teach scene and sequel workshops and/or online classes, inevitably, at least half the students will be amazed to find out there's actually a method to constructing scenes. Most have simply been writing scenes aimlessly and are shocked when they realize that every scene must have some kind of conflict. They're amazed by the concept of goal/conflict/disaster, have never heard of Dwight Swain or Jack Bickham, and struggle to master this "new" information. And some of these students have been writing for years and have no idea why they haven't been able to sell. It's kind of sad, really. So after I teach the basics of scene and sequel, MAKE A SCENE fits right in for the subsequent level of learning. I found MAKE A SCENE very useful and very well written and understandable. It would be a great addition to any writer's bookshelf and I highly recommend it.
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Great! There are many good (and not so good) books available to improve one's writing skills - and I've read a mountain of them. This is one of the best. 'Make a Scene' gives concise, enjoyable understanding to the many character, plot and scene elements necessary for a truly satisfying story. You'll soon recognize the trouble-spots in your manuscripts, and have the tools to correct them. You'll find your writing sessions are much more productive. I'll never write (or read!) a book the same way again!
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A well-done book of instruction on creating scenes. Breaks scenes down into types, shows you their elements, suggests approaches to creating each type of scene. Very comprehensive and highly recommended. You supply the creativity and sweat while the book gives you the tools.
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I have a lot of writing reference books in my library--A LOT of writing reference books--and I'm rather picky when it comes to adding another one. But after reading MAKE A SCENE, I happily made room in the easy-acess "favorites" section of my bookshelf. This is one of those rare a how-to books that not only makes me feel sharper as an editor, it inspires me to dive back into the creative phase of the process, not to mention the humour and flowing prose made it a true pleasure to read. The book is a great resource not just for scene-building but for all the fundamentals of good writing, with checklists, or "muse points," to help make your characters more compelling and your plot--even if you write literary fiction!--into the foundation of a page-turner. Beginners will get lots of new information (check out "Architecture of a Scene," and "Core Elements"), while experienced writers will benefit from stepping back and examining why they do what they do from instinct. This book is invaluable for the editing phase of novel writing--remember, each scene has to earn its place--and I know I'll be referring to it often!
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