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## Scene [number and/or name]

[One line synopsis]

### Plot

**Story Arc Position** - [Where does this scene sit in the overall story arc progression?]
**Scene Purpose** - [What is the purpose of this scene? Is it clear?]
**Scene Arc** - [What is the beginning, middle, and end of the scene's arc? Is it clear?]
**Scene Anchoring** - [Is this scene grounded in time, place, and circumstance?]
**Hooks** - [Does this scene have clear entry and exit hooks? Are they effective?]
**Tension** - [What creates suspense or unease? Is it sustained?]
**Conflict** - [What is the central conflict in this scene? Is the premise strong or weak?]
**Revelation** - [What is revealed in this scene, either to characters or the reader?]
**Action/Sequel** - [Does the scene advance the plot or show reaction/reflection?]

#### Plot Assessment

[Scene strengths]

[Scene weaknesses and areas for improvement]

[Discuss pacing, flow, and length, if needed]

[Discuss the tension, conflicts, and revelations. Are the organic, meaningful, well-timed and appropriate?]

[Considering the above points, reflect on the scene's plot.]

### Characters

**Characters Present** - [All characters present in the scene]
**Primary POV** - [What perspective tells the scene? Was it consistant? Easy to follow?]
**POV Goal** - [What does the primary POV character want to achieve in this scene?]
**Plot Relation** - [Is that goal related to the plot? How (concise)?]
**Consequences** - [What happens if the character fails to meet the goal?]
**Impact** - [Which characters are impacted by this scene? How?]

#### Character Assessment

[Did the characters feel consistant in action and voice?]

[Was the POV managed well? Were changes clear an unambiguous? Was the correct POV chosen?]

[Were the character goals compelling?]

[Considering the above points, reflect on how the character work in the scene.]

### Setting

**Location** - [Where does the scene take place? Is that clear and specific?]
**Time and Date** - [When does the scene take place? Is that clear and specific?]
**Objects** - [What items, props, or details appear?]
**Senses** - [What builds sensual atmosphere? Sight? Smell? Sound? Taste? Touch?]
**Emotional Impact** - [How does the setting reinforce the scene's emotional tone?]
**Weather** - [How does the weather support the scene? Was it omitted when it could have been useful?]

### Setting Assessment

[Was the setting description balanced within the scene? Not too much or too little? Did it feel authentic? Clichéd?]

[Did the setting enhance or distract?]

[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.]

### Final Thoughts

[Whatever you'd like to add about the scene, or omit the section if nothing comes to mind.]

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