5 Ways to Write Better Scenes

WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire... GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEW https://www.queryacademy.com DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT! https://www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebi... SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTS https://www.chapter-break.com/ FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS! Instagram:   / alyssabookeditor   Twitter:   / alyssamatesic   Tiktok:   / alyssamatesic   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Every story is a collection of scenes, so making sure that your scene-crafting skills are as polished as possible is crucial for writing an effective story. But what makes a great scene and how can you improve each of yours? Here are my top five scene writing tips to consider as you write your manuscript so that your story comes across as strong and engrossing. RELATED VIDEOS: 5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Novel:    • 5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Novel   Dialogue Mistakes You Might Be Making:    • Dialogue Mistakes You Might Be Making (wit...   5 Common Plot Mistakes and How to Fix Them:    • 5 Common Plot Mistakes and How to Fix Them   WRITING TIPS FOR BETTER SCENES: 00:46 - Track the characters’ choreography 01:57 - Ensure every revelation has a reaction 03:45 - Avoid melodrama 05:49 - Clarify characters’ emotional states 07:31 - Contain the scene to the action ABOUT ME: My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with 7+ years of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice. Feel free to get in touch! Website: https://www.alyssamatesic.com View My Services: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/profess... Request a Quote: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire Email: [email protected] –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MUSIC: Chilling by HoobeZa    • [No Copyright] Chill Lo-Fi Guitar Instrume...   Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT