This episode explores how to create scenes that propel the story forward. But before we talk about crafting a scene, this episode covers what scenes are, how they work in fiction and nonfiction, and what they need to include to be effective. We also break down the difference between scene and exposition or summary, and when to use each. 
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This episode explores how to create scenes that propel the story forward. But before we talk about crafting a scene, this episode covers what scenes are, how they work in fiction and nonfiction, and what they need to include to be effective. We also break down the difference between scene and exposition or summary, and when to use each. For more on the writer's craft and crafting a writer's life, join us at simplywrite.substack.com or @pollysimplywrite on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores how to create scenes that propel the story forward. But before we talk about crafting a scene, this episode covers what scenes are, how they work in fiction and nonfiction, and what they need to include to be effective. We also break down the difference between scene and exposition or summary, and when to use each. 
For more on the writer's craft and crafting a writer's life, join us at <a href="https://simplywrite.substack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">simplywrite.substack.com</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PollySimplyWrite" rel="noopener noreferrer">@pollysimplywrite on YouTube</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

463. Scene-Building Tips to Propel Your Essay or Novel

Have you always dreamed of writing? Of becoming a published author?
Then you are in the right place, because in this podcast Simply Write, veteran magazine writer and author, Polly Campbell offers the kind of practical, behind-the-screens information and inspiration that will help you shape a writing career.
We'll go deep into writing technique, mindset, markets, pitches, and the other details you'll need to publish your work and we will talk to bestselling authors about how they get their work done and published and how you can do it too.
Join us every Monday when we talk about the craft of writing and the quirks of creating a writer's life.
And consider joining the Simply Write community by becoming a subscriber at simplywrite.substack.com where you'll have access to exclusive material and bonus content.

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Have you always dreamed of writing? Of becoming a published author? Then you are in the right place, because in this podcast Simply Write, veteran magazine writer and author, Polly Campbell offers the kind of practical, behind-the-screens information and inspiration that will help you shape a writing career. We'll go deep into writing technique, mindset, markets, pitches, and the other details you'll need to publish your work and we will talk to bestselling authors about how they get their work done and published and how you can do it too. Join us every Monday when we talk about the craft of writing and the quirks of creating a writer's life. And consider joining the Simply Write community by becoming a subscriber at simplywrite.substack.com where you'll have access to exclusive material and bonus content.

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