Fiction Writing Made Easy

#74: When Should You Write in Scene vs. Summary?

11.29.2022 - By Savannah GilboPlay

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In today's episode, I’m covering the difference between writing in scene versus writing in summary. Here’s a preview of what’s included:[01:45] Scenes are concrete moments that unfold in real time. Readers “watch” the characters move across the setting, interact with other characters or the setting, and speak as if everything’s taking place in the real world, in real time.[02:55] Summaries happen over a condensed period of time (days, months, years, etc.). They convey ideas, concepts, and inf...

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