Fiction Writing Made Easy Bonus: How To Write Scenes Like Rowling (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
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Jul 25, 2024 Join Savannah Gilbo and Abigail K. Perry as they discuss studying Harry Potter with Tim Grahl. They delve into J.K. Rowling's scene layering and stake-raising techniques, exploring crafting scenes in books, scene stakes evolution, and analyzing Diagon Alley scenes with valuable insights on character development and plot progression.
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Cut or Revise Scenes Thoughtfully
- Cut scenes that don't serve the story unless you can make them meaningful.
- Use time away from your draft to identify scenes that slow pacing or lower tension.
OTS, ATS, BTS Scene Analysis
- Use On The Surface (OTS), Above The Surface (ATS), and Beyond The Surface (BTS) perspectives to analyze scenes.
- These reveal literal events, character changes, and author's big-picture purpose, respectively.
Layer Surface and Internal Shifts
- Enhance scenes lacking impact by layering surface action with deeper internal shifts.
- Use surface elements to foreshadow or support a character's internal development.