Learning to Set the Scene Without Bogging Down the Reader

Alyssab. Building a Scene, Lindsay Harrel, Saggy Scene Solutions, Setting, Story Crafting, What is Storyworld, and how do I write it?

Lindsay Harrel, @LindsayHarrel As writers, we all have our strengths.  Some of us excel at plotting, creating compelling action that drives the story forward. Others are amazing developers of characters that readers can relate to and love. Still others set the scene and are fabulous at giving description, making us feel like we are right there immersed in the story.  When …

Sketching Scenes

Alyssab. Building a Scene, Brainstorming Strategies and Tips, Planning, Saggy Scene Solutions, Sarah Sundin, Story Crafting, Writing

Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin Ever had one of your characters shake someone’s hand—but a few sentences earlier he was carrying a huge box? Ever had a scene filled with cute banter—but nothing happens? We’ve all done something similar. One time I almost set a side character’s hair on fire when he scratched his head—I forgot he had a cigarette in hand (sorry …