What is scene? What is summary?
In this episode, learn the difference between scene and summary, the benefits of each, and how to write both.
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Episode at a glance:
[02:02] There are common ways writers confuse summary for scene. Sometimes they summarize the wrong things, or bring insignificant events into scene.
[04:23] In story, a scene shows us what’s happening in real time through action, dialogue, internal thoughts and description. It’s one dramatic action that moves the story forward. You can film a scene. You can’t film a summary.
[05:58] Definition of Scene
A scene is a unit of conflict experienced by character and reader. I’ll break down what we mean by conflict.
[07:35] Definition of Summary
Learn 2 types of summary to include in your story, and the advantages of each.
[08:39] Examples of Scene and Summary
I’ll walk you through an example of both types of summary, and summary that leads into scene.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 169: Plot Simplified Into 4 Core Elements
Episode 163: 5 Tips For Writing Stronger, More Structured Scenes
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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