#109: 5 Common Scene Issues (And How to Fix Them)

Published: Sept. 20, 2023, 5 p.m.

In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m sharing 5 of the most common \u201cscene level\u201d issues to look for when editing your draft. Here\u2019s a preview of what\u2019s included: [02:44] Issue #1: The scene isn\u2019t properly structured and it feels flat.[03:59] Issue #2: The POV character doesn\u2019t have enough agency.[05:57] Issue #3: There\u2019s too much extra stuff crowding the scene.[07:50] Issue #4: There\u2019s not enough interiority on the page.[09:35] Issue #5: The POV is inconsistent (aka there's head hopping)[11:22] ...