Saturday, June 22, 2013

Structure: Scene and Sequel



Chart: Structure of Scene [cell 1] and Sequel [cells 2 – 4]

This chart is based on Scene & Structure by Jack M. Bickham, a Writer's Digest book and on Randy Ingermanson's blog (http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/writing-the-perfect-scene).

I have set up the grid in the form of Kolb's experiential learning cycle.


1.   ACTION

1.   Goal
2.   Conflict
3.   Disaster
2. REACTION

1.   Feeling
2.   Reflex Action
3.   Conscious Action
4.   DECISION

1.   Choose from Options
2.   Prepare for Action

3.   DILEMMA

1.   Options
2.   Analyze/work through