Introduction to Commercial Fiction Writing
Key Scenes
A course by Paige Toon , Bestselling Author
About the video: Key Scenes
Overview
“Are there a few key scenes that you can't stop daydreaming about? These scenes are very important to the development of your novel, as they will give you something to strive towards in the weeks and months to come.”
In this video lesson Paige Toon addresses the topic: Key Scenes, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Commercial Fiction Writing. Learn a method to create a fiction novel that hooks your readers with relatable characters, vivid settings, and engaging plotlines.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Key Scenes In this lesson, we'll see the importance of having a few key scenes that you can't stop daydreaming about. These scenes will keep you striving towards finishing your book in the weeks and months to come. I usually think about my books for a year before I start writing them, and during that time, I'm daydreaming about what the characters get up to. Often the things that I can't stop thinking about are the moment when they meet or the big life-changing moment that happens at the start of the novel. It may be the moment they kiss for the first time or take it even further. I'd day...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Commercial Fiction Writing
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Areas
Fiction Writing, Writing
Paige Toon
A course by Paige Toon
Paige Toon is a bestselling author who grew up between Australia, England, and America. She started penning her own stories, poems, and songs as a child, aspiring to become a professional writer. Her dream came true when she was offered a job at Big! magazine and later at Heat magazine. After being contacted by Simon & Schuster years later, she took another leap in her career and wrote her debut novel, Lucy in the Sky.
Since then, she has published over 20 bestselling books, including romance fiction novels, a spin-off series for young adults, and a collection of short stories. Her work has been translated into more than 15 languages, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide.
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