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​Scene Analysis Companion​
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See my complete analysis of two masterwork scenes and discover what makes these scenes unputdownable.

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    See the 3-Step Revision Process in Action

    Get a clear, practical look at how to revise scenes that work. These two published examples demonstrate exactly how to identify what a scene is doing, analyze its structure, and sharpen every detail—just like I teach in Sharpen Your Scenes.

    Break Down What Makes a Scene Work

    Understand how story structure, emotional arcs, and value shifts shape an unputdownable scene. Each analysis walks you through the six elements of story, the core story event, and the character dynamics driving the moment.

    Apply It to Your Own Story

    Each analysis comes with a writing prompt so you can try crafting a similar scene for your novel. Whether you’re revising or drafting, these prompts help you connect big-picture purpose to scene-level execution.