I can’t do it.
Yes, I can point out (usually) where a scene begins and ends and I can identify a poorly written one, but I find it difficult to break a scene down into small, easily identifiable parts. And ever since my experiences in school, which was actually damaging to my writing and my confidence, I’m wary of trying to create an outline or a list. Writing a scene isn’t like marking off a list of produce to pick up at the market, or following a cake recipe. “Use 5 paragraphs, well sifted to remove all the adverbs, add a half cup of character development, two tablespoons of plot, and a dash of inspiration. Stir until well-mixed, then pour into the editing pan to be grilled for three hours on high heat.”
Nope, sorry, doesn’t work that way.
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