Mastering Your Scenes

Your Blueprint for Success

De: J.A. Cox

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

So you want to write an engaging scene, do you?

This book was written with one main purpose: to help give authors a creative boost in their scene writing and toss writers' block into the oblivion of the abyss. In order to accomplish this, each chapter is written in a workbook-like format so that the steps provided can easily be implemented after they are explained. For each element of scene writing that is presented, J.A. Cox explains the How, Why, and When of its use along with his own description so that the information is easy to assimilate. He provides copious examples from his own writing of these elements in action as well as from shows and movies.

Here are the elements that you will be learning about:

• Sketching
• Location
• Time
• Characters
• Perspective
• Resistance
• Objective

No new-fangled way of writing is about to be forced on you, but advice offered to help you realize things you are likely not seeing as you struggle to come up with ideas. As you make your way through these pages and consider these elements, you will end up in a state where it is difficult to shut down the tsunami of ideas that will come your way.

Finally, there is a completed outline format that can be used over and over for every scene you write to keep that creative pump primed. Therefore, you will no longer have to fuss over figuring out what prompts or hooks to use to start a chapter as your answer will come to you as you outline your scenes from the various questions provided for you to ask with each element.

This book will revolutionize the way you look at your scenes in the future...

It Makes You Want to Write

Many writing guides feel academic, but this one feels like having a helpful coach beside you. It made me excited to return to my story and try out everything I learned. An energizing read.

Like a Scene Writing Workshop in Book Form

This book reads like a creative boot camp. Each chapter feels like a guided exercise session. I now look forward to writing scenes, where before I used to dread them

Finally, a Scene Centric Writing Guide

Most writing guides gloss over scene construction. Not this one! It digs deep into what really makes a scene work. I've started applying these techniques and noticed immediate improvement

A Game-Changer for My Writing Process

This book truly transformed how I approach scene writing. The workbook format makes it interactive and forces you to think critically about every element—character, resistance, perspective, etc. The examples are relevant and relatable, and I found myself excited to write again after months of writer’s block. Highly recommended for fiction writers at any level!

A Practical Guide That Sparks Creativity

What I love most is how this book doesn’t force a writing style on you. Instead, it gives you the tools to unlock your own creativity. I found myself flooded with scene ideas after just a few chapters, and the reusable structure keeps my writing focused and inspired.

Practical, Clear, and Inspiring

I loved how this book breaks down the essentials of scene structure without being overly theoretical. J.A. Cox uses plain language and real examples, making the content easy to digest and apply. The outlining format at the end is gold—it’s now part of my writing routine and has helped me stay focused and productive.

Teaches You to Write Smarter, Not Harder

Rather than relying on inspiration, this book teaches you how to build scenes with purpose. The structured approach saves so much time and leads to better, more coherent storytelling

The Scene Writing Boost I Needed

I picked this up during a dry spell in my writing. It helped me see my scenes in a whole new way. It’s structured but flexible, and the breakdowns are incredibly thoughtful. Game changer!

An Absolute Lifesaver for Beating Writer’s Block

This book completely transformed the way I approach scene writing. The workbook format helped me understand each element clearly, and the questions sparked ideas I never considered. It's like having a writing coach at your side

Brilliant Breakdown of Scene Structure

J.A. Cox has created a resource that’s both insightful and practical. Each element—like perspective, objective, and resistance—is broken down with clear explanations and real-life examples. I especially appreciate the final scene outline template; it's a tool I now use in all my writing projects.