Anatomy of a Great Scene: Conflict, Stakes, and Momentum
15:00 EST - Apr 09, 2025
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A well-crafted scene isn’t just a moment in a story—it’s the heartbeat of your narrative. Every great scene moves the story forward, deepens character development, and keeps readers turning pages.
In this webinar, writer and editor Oksana Marafioti breaks down the essential elements of a compelling scene and explore how conflict, tension, and subtext create momentum. Whether your scenes feel flat or meandering, this session will help you sharpen their purpose and impact.
What you'll learn:
- The Core of a Scene: Understanding conflict, stakes, and character motivation.
- Scene Structure: The key beats every scene should hit to drive momentum.
- The Balance of Show and Tell: When to immerse readers in vivid action and when to pull back.
- Subtext and Emotion: How to craft scenes that reveal more than just what’s on the surface.
- Common Scene-Writing Pitfalls: How to avoid info-dumping, filler scenes, and slow pacing.
Wednesday 9 April 2025 at Noon pm Pacific • 3 pm Eastern • 9 pm London • 12:30 am Mumbai • 3 am HK • 5 am Sydney
