Scene Structure 101: The Chart
SCENE STRUCTURE BASICS
Typical scene
structure:
X wants [scene goal] _______because [motivation] ________
but [conflict] ________.
The end result of scene:
1. scene
goal is not achieved and situation is worse.
2. scene goal is achieved but new goal is necessary/new problem created.
SCENE STRUCTURE VARIATIONS
X wants [scene goal] _______because [motivation] ________
but [conflict] ________.
Y wants [scene goal] _______because [motivation] ________
but [conflict] ________.
and
X wants/avoids {internal conflict}_________ from Y because
____________ but __________.
Y wants/avoids {internal conflict}_________ from X because ____________ but __________.
^^^ This is the necessary push pull for an effective scene.
Use the character’s motivation against her/him. Character must be motivated to
move forward.
·
Character perceives no risk but finds one
during/after events.
·
Character believes she/he ‘has control’ but
discovers not true during or after.
·
Character plans to get the better of other but
other turns tables (intentionally or not).
add
Setting and context. How does enveloping action contribute?
^^^ This intensifies conflict and adds dimension and depth
the story.
consider
X taking ____________ from Y will cause X to _____________.
Y taking __________ from X will cause Y to _______________.
^^^ This is what happened after. The consequence, the new
conflict.
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