In this episode, Julia F. Green and Ralph Walker discuss the importance of scene development in both literary and genre fiction. They delve into how scenes function as the building blocks of storytelling and the difference between scenes and fragments. Julia and Ralph share their personal approaches to writing scenes, handling authenticity, and the joy of seeing a story come together.

They also touch on the challenges and rewards of creating believable character actions and dialogue. Tune in to hear their insights on navigating the complexities of scene construction and finding the perfect balance between internal and external conflict.

Books and authors discussed:

* Station Eleven (Emily St. John Mandel)

* Razorblade Tears (S.A. Cosby)

* Chain Gang All Stars (Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah)

* The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien

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Writing in the Dark is co-hosted by Julia F. Green (Substack, website) and Ralph Walker (Twitter, website) and edited by Aaron Fyler, with cover art by Jarmusch. 

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