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Scene Crafting Masterclass

Master the art of writing scenes that hook, engage, and leave readers hungry for more, with author and writing coach Jordan Rosenfeld

 
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39 On-Demand Lessons
3+ Hours
80+ Page Workbook
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"It caused me to rewrite my opening several times until I now believe I 'Got It Right'. I read it and go 'Wow, I actually wrote this.'"

-Fred H.

 

"This is one of the best courses I have ever taken. Clear explanation and instruction. Of course it is not easy to write a really good scene but it feels a lot easier after this course."

- Inga W.

"I love the fact I have come away with a checklist that neatens up my planning templates and helps focus my mind"

-Zoe J.

 

Discover how to bring your stories to life, without spending endless hours writing, rewriting, and revising.

 

Have you ever poured your heart and soul into a writing session, only to realize that the words on the page fall short of the vision in your head?

It’s like picturing a beautiful, technicolor sunset in your mind, but what lands on the page is more like a basic black and white sketch.

Something essential seems to get lost in the translation.

If this sounds familiar, rest assured, you're not alone. It's a common frustration that most writers, new and experienced, grapple with.

And it’s not surprising, given that most writing advice focuses on either the big picture story arc, or the nitty gritty details like sentence structure and word choice.

Most writing advice misses the middle ground, where the true magic of storytelling happens: the scene.

This very realization is why we’ve collaborated with author and scene writing expert Jordan Rosenfeld (known for her bestselling craft books like Make a Scene and Writing Deep Scenes from Writer’s Digest Books) to create the Scene Crafting Masterclass.

This course is designed for writers working on novels, short stories, novellas, memoir, or narrative non-fiction who want to take their scene-writing skills to the next level.

Packed with strategies, templates, tips, and examples from popular novels, this course will give you a step-by-step approach to writing powerful, dynamic scenes that will work time and time again.

How this course is structured:

  • The course begins with a “Starter Scene” writing prompt designed to pinpoint your current skills and set the stage for your journey
  • In the Basic Scene Design section, you'll discover all the components of a great scene and get introduced to the Basic Scene Design Checklist
  • In the next three sections, you'll start enhancing your basic scene using three of the most impactful tools for elevating scenes: Emotion, Pacing, and Subtext
  • Finally, you'll practice combining all your new skills to write an enhanced scene from scratch
  • And as a bonus, at the end of the course you'll learn some tips on transitioning from one scene to the next, so all your scenes build upon each other to create an unforgettable story

As the course progresses, you’ll be revising your Starter Scene using all your newly acquired skills. By the end, you’ll have revised it into a well-structured, engaging scene that shines!

Plus you'll have a before-and-after snapshot so you can clearly see your progress from writer to Scene Crafting Master!

So if you’re ready to take your scenes and storytelling to the next level, enroll now and start your journey towards becoming a Scene Crafting Master today!

 

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By the End of This Course, You'll Be Able To:

Identify the six key components of great scenes and apply them in your own writing to captivate your readers with every page

Hook your readers with the beginning of every scene by mastering the four essential goals of the Scene Launch

Create irresistible momentum through the heart of your scenes using the two key functions of the Scene Middle

Expertly build and release tension in your scenes by hitting the two main goals of the Dramatic Moment

Strategically end your scenes, leaving your readers on the edge of the seats or immersed in thoughtful reflection by employing the two main functions of the Scene Ending

Identify the surface emotions of your characters, and dig deeper to excavate the underlying subset emotions that create realistic, complex characters your readers will relate to

Unlock the transformative power of the six "Character Cues" to infuse your scenes with authentic emotion

Instantly recognize pacing problems, and dial in the perfect pacing for every scene

Create new depths to your scenes, with hidden layers for your readers to unravel with five strategies to enrich your scenes with subtext

Put all your new scene designing and enhancing skills together to take your scene writing to the next level

Feel confident in your ability to craft a compelling story, scene by scene.

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Meet Your Instructor

Jordan Rosenfeld is the author of the forthcoming novel Fallout (Running Wild Press), Women in Red, Forged in Grace, and six books on the craft of writing, most recently How to Write a Page-Turner, the bestselling Make a Scene, Writing the Intimate Character, A Writer’s Guide to Persistence, Writing Deep Scenes and Write Free.

Her freelance articles and essays have been published in hundreds of publications, including: The Atlantic, The New York Times, Scientific American, Writer’s Digest Magazine, The Washington Post and many more. She is also a freelance manuscript editor and ghostwriter.

What Students are Saying  

★★★★★

"This course helped me achieve a goal on crafting better scenes, implementing imagery into my settings and has boosted my confidence level to a 100%. I now feel confident in completing my novel."

Penelope L.
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"It gave me a much clearer understanding of what makes a good scene, and provided me with ample information to plan and write better scenes and understand the overall structure of a story."

DJ A.
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"My goal was to understand the basic foundational structure of scenes. This course went way above my expectations."

Todd H.
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"I had a problem with scene setting and this is exactly what I learned in this course. I have a new perspective on the different aspects of scene building, now. I loved this class. The writing exercises helped me work through the instruction by implementing the lessons in real time."

Jay D.
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"I learnt so much from Jordan, she is an incredible teacher. I loved how she explained everything in detailed steps. I adsorbed a lot of great tips and took many notes. The scene revision process will be helpful for revising my drafts. Thank you."

Capili J.
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"This course was a game-changer for me! Before starting, I felt stuck in a rut with my skills, unsure of how to progress. My goal was to gain a deeper understanding of the subject and perhaps even master certain aspects that had always seemed out of reach. Not only did the course content exceed my expectations, but the interactive assignments pushed me to apply what I learned in real-world scenarios."

Nolan K.
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"I’ve been struggling with scenes for a long time and have read a lot of books and taken a lot of courses on the topic, but I think with Jordan’s help, something finally clicked!"

Vivian F.
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"I've studied scenes multiple times in the past few years, but never in such a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner. The examples shared in the course, along with the exercises, helped solidify each element of a scene and how they all connect. The course and the workbook will be a valuable resource for me to return to when struggling to write a scene."

Linda T.
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"This course has given me a blueprint to analyze each scene in the novel I am revising. It made me aware of pitfalls and helped me understand the importance of ensuring each scene has emotion, pacing and subtext. "

Kathleen K.
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★★★★★

"This is truly an excellent course. There is so much to be learnt and the writing prompts and exercises are key to mastering the skills Jordan works so hard to impart. There were many revelations in this course for me."

Peter A.
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"I will be returning to this course again. Excellent information. Shared my scene with my newsletter community. Content was well presented and easily understood. Fantastic course."

Cathy N.
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"This course is wonderful! I feel so confident in my writing abilities now. This confidence has led to feeling immense joy while fast drafting my second book because I have the skills and tools needed to take make my first draft into a polished diamond. I will be returning back to this course again!! Thank you for crafting an amazing masterclass. It truly changed my writing life."

Manda S.
Scene Crafting Masterclass

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