Strong scenes not only move the plot forward, they give readers new information to help them become immersed in a story’s world. From the first line of a scene to the end, a writer’s aim is to pique a reader’s interest and draw them in. Through understanding the purpose of each scene and the intentions of each character, we can craft scenes full of emotional beats, tension, focus and heart. By considering a number of trusted techniques including dialogue, description, internal and external threats, we can learn to build strong scenes and memorable stories readers won’t soon forget.
