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Bonus: How To Write Scenes Like Rowling (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
Fiction Writing Made Easy
Purpose Drives Narrative
A confident author establishes the purpose of each scene in relation to the broader narrative. By recognizing character development and plot changes, an author can argue for the significance of every moment. Tools like OTS (Objective, Tension, Stakes), ATS (Aftermath, Tension, Stakes), and BTS (Backstory, Tension, Stakes) can help clarify where scenes begin and end, showing how micro goals and conflicts contribute to a cohesive development across different locations. Each scene contributes to building a larger narrative, reinforcing the interconnected changes that occur throughout the storyline.
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