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Scene

Scene format e.g. dialogue

Describe the scene in one sentence

1. Setting/Time:​

Describe the location

  • Where and when does the scene take place? (Use your location template if applicable!)
  • What is the atmosphere or mood of the setting at this moment?
  • Is the setting relevant to the scene's purpose?
  • What are the key sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) that enhance the scene?
  • How does the atmosphere contribute to the emotional impact?
  • What are the key emotional beats of the scene?

2. Characters Present:​

  • Who are the characters involved in the scene?
  • What are their motivations, emotions, and relationships with each other in this particular moment?
  • Any conflict or challenges
  • How do their individual goals intersect or conflict?

3. Scene Goal/Objective:​

Information provided​

  • List all the previous informations provided in the scene

What will happen​

  • Any new development

4. Event​

1. Beginning (Hook/Setup):​

The status quo of the scene

  • How does the scene start? (Dialogue, action, description, etc.)
  • What is the initial hook that grabs the reader's attention?
  • What is the immediate situation or problem?
  • What is the power dynamic at the start of the scene?

2. Middle (Development/Conflict):​

The thick of the story, the events

  • How does the conflict or challenge unfold?
  • What actions and reactions do the characters take?
  • What dialogue, internal monologue, or sensory details are used to convey the scene's events?
  • How does the power dynamic shift?
  • Are there any rising stakes or turning points?
  • How does the scene increase the tension?

3. End (Resolution/Cliffhanger/Transition):​

  • How does the scene conclude?
  • Is the character's goal achieved, partially achieved, or thwarted?
  • What is the immediate emotional impact on the characters?
  • Is there a cliffhanger or unresolved question that leads into the next scene?
  • How does the scene transition to the next part of the story?
  • What is the final emotional note of the scene?
  • What is the power dynamic at the end of the scene?

5. Dialogue (If Applicable):​

  • All the dialogues
  • Are the dialogue natural and engaging?
  • Does it reveal character, advance the plot, or create tension?
  • Does the dialogue reflect the characters’ personalities and motivations?
  • Is there any subtext or hidden meaning?

6. Internal Monologue/Thoughts (If Applicable):​

  • What are the character's thoughts and feelings during the scene?
  • How do these internal thoughts affect their actions and decisions?
  • Does the internal monologue provide insight into the character's motivations or backstory?

7. Foreshadowing​

How does this scene leads to, or predict future scenes