The First Draft Pro Blog
We freaking love stories
You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.
How to know when to cut a scene
Identifying when a scene is unnecessary or detrimental to the narrative.
7 things that every scene must have
Essential elements for creating compelling and purposeful scenes.
5 questions to ask yourself at the end of each scene
Assessing the effectiveness and purpose of a scene upon its conclusion.
10 questions to ask yourself at the beginning of each scene
Reflective questions to guide scene development.
How to write a scene
Techniques for crafting individual scenes that contribute to the overall narrative.
When should you use an epilogue?
Guidelines for determining the necessity and effectiveness of an epilogue.
7 questions to help you write a satisfying ending
Reflective questions to assess the effectiveness of your story’s conclusion.