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2.8 KiB
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## Scene [number and/or name]
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[One line synopsis]
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### Plot
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**Story Arc Position** - [Where does this scene sit in the overall story arc progression?]
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**Scene Purpose** - [What is the purpose of this scene? Is it clear?]
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**Scene Arc** - [What is the beginning, middle, and end of the scene's arc? Is it clear?]
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**Scene Anchoring** - [Is this scene grounded in time, place, and circumstance?]
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**Hooks** - [Does this scene have clear entry and exit hooks? Are they effective?]
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**Tension** - [What creates suspense or unease? Is it sustained?]
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**Conflict** - [What is the central conflict in this scene? Is the premise strong or weak?]
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**Revelation** - [What is revealed in this scene, either to characters or the reader?]
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**Action/Sequel** - [Does the scene advance the plot or show reaction/reflection?]
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#### Plot Assessment
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[Scene strengths]
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[Scene weaknesses and areas for improvement]
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[Discuss pacing, flow, and length, if needed]
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[Discuss the tension, conflicts, and revelations. Are the organic, meaningful, well-timed and appropriate?]
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[Considering the above points, reflect on the scene's plot.]
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### Characters
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**Characters Present** - [All characters present in the scene]
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**Primary POV** - [What perspective tells the scene? Was it consistant? Easy to follow?]
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**POV Goal** - [What does the primary POV character want to achieve in this scene?]
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**Plot Relation** - [Is that goal related to the plot? How (concise)?]
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**Consequences** - [What happens if the character fails to meet the goal?]
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**Impact** - [Which characters are impacted by this scene? How?]
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#### Character Assessment
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[Did the characters feel consistant in action and voice?]
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[Was the POV managed well? Were changes clear an unambiguous? Was the correct POV chosen?]
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[Were the character goals compelling?]
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[Considering the above points, reflect on how the character work in the scene.]
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### Setting
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**Location** - [Where does the scene take place? Is that clear and specific?]
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**Time and Date** - [When does the scene take place? Is that clear and specific?]
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**Objects** - [What items, props, or details appear?]
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**Senses** - [What builds sensual atmosphere? Sight? Smell? Sound? Taste? Touch?]
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**Emotional Impact** - [How does the setting reinforce the scene's emotional tone?]
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**Weather** - [How does the weather support the scene? Was it omitted when it could have been useful?]
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### Setting Assessment
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[Was the setting description balanced within the scene? Not too much or too little? Did it feel authentic? Clichéd?]
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[Did the setting enhance or distract?]
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[Considering the above points, reflect on the scene's setting and if it was used well, as well as any other thoughts about the setting.]
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### Final Thoughts
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[Whatever you'd like to add about the scene, or omit the section if nothing comes to mind.]
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```
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