To
create a successful scene you must sell the action and setting by pulling the
reader into the scene. There are four key elements to engage the reader's
interest.
1.
Immediacy
Avoid long narrative blocks that numb
Avoid those nasty interruptions in flow
2.
Appeal
to the senses
But beware, a little goes a long way
Must fit scene/POV character and her interest
3.
Detail—should
reveal character
Don't overwhelm with unnecessary minutia
4.
Keep the
narrative dynamic
Remove
the “thought”/ “knew” / “realized” phrases
The Hermit WRiter.
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