Writer Unleashed
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Writer Unleashed
#217: 3 Reasons Your Scenes Aren't Working And What To Do Instead
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Nanci Panuccio
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Season 6
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What do you do when you're stuck in a scene, or you know the scene isn't working, and you just don't know why or how to move the scene forward? In this episode, we'll go over three reasons your scenes are stalling and what to do instead.
Most first drafts don't stall because writing is hard. They stall because there's a weak link in the foundation. The Story Clarity Worksheet helps you find it. Download yours free at nancipanuccio.com/clarity
A simple definition of scene
The one thing you need to know before you write your scene
How to get your characters into trouble for their own good
How to make each scene relevant to the main story goal