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William
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 Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject: Writing a Scene |
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OK, there's a lot of chat about structure of the play. Act I, Act II, Act III, etc.
I don't seem to be able to find too many books that tell you how to write a SCENE/SEQUENCE
I have seen a couple articles or sections of a book or two that talk about it, but not much.
Does anyone have any urls to articles or refs to books that explain how to write a scene/sequence?
I know, beginning, middle, and end where the conflict in the scene rises to climax and resolution for better or for worse...yup..i would like to hear a bit more than that ... I am looking for some really nifty details and maybe a nice set of guidelines...
Blake has some nice stuff about the + and - as well as the use of conflict indicators ><
Anything else?
Anyone... ? Bueller... ? Bueller?
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crazrick
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in his book Writing for Emotional Impact, Karl Iglesias has a nifty 20-page section devoted to analyzing the construction of compelling scenes, culminating in a break-down of a critical scene from SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, where Karl details 12 key beats thru the scene. The section also discusses the 3 basic types of scenes, use of the Emotional Palette and active dialogue, as well as other nuggets regarding the basics of crafting great scenes.
I recommend that book for starters.
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Ralph Dobbins
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The best advice I've found for writing a scene is:
Go in late. Get out early.
Good advice for dealing with your day job as well if you can get away with it.
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John J. Austrian
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Bill Martell has a nice little blue book about creating great scenes:
http://www.scriptsecrets.net/products/bluebook.htm
#11 SCENE SECRETS -- Learn how to tune up your scenes, link scenes, add spice to existing scenes!
(No, I don't get anything for plugging Bill all the time. I just think that he, along with Blake, offer the most useful and practical advice.)
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Ralph Dobbins
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John,
I like William Martell's stuff too. Did you follow his blog from Raindance in London? Funny stuff. Definately the sort of guy I'd be comfortable hanging out with.
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