Scene
One place, one time
Setting the scene —
it’s a cliché, but a necessary part of writing an effective
story. However, don’t confuse the setting for the scene.
Technically, a scene is a series of continuous events connected
by time, place, or the characters depicted.
The alternate definition of scene as a synonym for setting is
not what this essay explores.
The easiest way to explain a scene is to consider the term as used in
stage and screen. In those media a scene is demarcated by clear cues:
the lighting changes on stage, the images “transition” on screen, and
often the music changes in a film. It is difficult to miss the scene markers
in visual media.
What a Scene Is
{coming soon}
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If you want to learn about scene construction, we encourage
you to read books on dramatic (theatrical) writing.
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