How to Write a Scene of a Novel Using Story Structure

Scene structure is a powerful tool for editing your scenes. But what about the writing process? How can you use structure to plan your scenes before you write—and make it that much easier to edit those scenes later?In the last few episodes, we’ve talked a lot about scenes: what they are, how they work, and how to edit them. And I’ve received tons of insightful questions about all this scene theory.So in this episode, I’m answering your questions about scenes.From Evan and Samrobb: What can you plan before you write in order to make writing (and editing!) easier?From Bill: Can you have a value shift that applies to the whole story, not just a single scene?Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll hear in the episode:Two ways you can use scene theory to plan before you writeThe danger of using editing tools during your writing processThree levels of value shifts that go beyond scenesWhy writing amazing scenes is an essential—and transferable!—skillAnd more!Have more scene writing questions? Send me an email at [email protected] with the subject line “Podcast Question,” and I’ll save your question for a future podcast episode!Links mentioned in the episode:PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane AustenSend me a Text Message!Support the showRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Alice and Your Next Draft." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more writers through the mess—and joy—of the editing process. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap the stars to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »

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