Scene by Scene: The Secret to Writing Unforgettable Fiction

“OMG this course gave me so much clarity and confidence in my writing.” – Brittney H. (Udemy student)

“I wish I had taken her course sooner. Now, I feel more confident. I can’t wait to start punching at the keyboard for my first draft.” – Marcelo B. (Udemy student)

Have you ever felt the frustration of pouring your heart into your writing, only to find the words on the page pale in comparison to the vivid story in your mind?

It’s like envisioning a breathtaking technicolor sunset, but ending up with a basic black-and-white sketch. Something essential gets lost in translation.

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. It’s a common struggle for writers at all levels.

Here’s why: Most writing advice focuses on either the big picture (like plot and character arcs) or the minute details (like word choice and sentence structure). But they miss the crucial middle ground where the real magic of storytelling happens:

The scene.

This realization inspired us to collaborate with scene-writing expert Jordan Rosenfeld, author of bestselling craft books like Make a Sceneand Writing Deep Scenes, to create this game-changing course.

Whether you’re crafting novels, short stories, memoirs, or narrative non-fiction, this course will elevate your scene-writing skills to new heights.

What makes this course unique? 

• Step-by-step strategies for writing powerful, dynamic scenes

• Practical templates you can use again and again

• Insightful tips drawn from years of writing experience

• Illuminating examples from popular novels

Here’s your step-by-step roadmap to mastering scene writing:

1. Start with our “Starter Scene” writing prompt to assess your current skills

2. Discover the essential components of great scenes with our Basic Scene Design Checklist

3. Enhance your scenes using the three most impactful tools: Emotion, Pacing, and Subtext

4. Practice combining all your new skills to write an enhanced scene from scratch

5. Learn the art of seamlessly transitioning between scenes to create a cohesive, unforgettable story

As you progress, you’ll revise your Starter Scene using your newly acquired skills, so you can seeyour progress unfold on the page. By the end, you’ll have transformed it into a polished, engaging scene that shines!

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 to clearly see your evolution from writer to Scene Crafting Master!

Don’t let another writing session end in frustration. Unlock the power of scene writing and watch your stories come to life!

Enroll now and start your journey to becoming a Scene Crafting Master today!

What Students are Saying: 

“So much great info andfabulous tips for making my scenes the best they can be. I’m thrilled to have these new tools in my writing tool box to make the novel I’m working on even better!”– Julie R.

“I love the fact I have come away with a checklist that neatens up my planning templates and helps focus my mind. This will save me time and energy moving forward.”-Zoe J.

“This course is wonderful! After completing the course,I feel so confident in my writing abilities now.” -Manda S.

“[This course] 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

“This is truly an excellent course. There is so much to be learned 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.

Why Learn from Us?

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, and she’s packed this course with all her knowledge of scene writing to help make your stories a success.

Jessica Brody is a bestselling author, top-rated Udemy instructor with over 60,000 students, and founder of Writing Mastery. She is the author of more than 20 novels plus Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, the #1 bestselling plotting guide for novelists.

Writing Mastery only partners with the most qualified writing instructors to bring you high-quality courses you can trust.

In fact, we guarantee it with a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee!

We are confident you’ll love this course. But if, for any reason, you don’t, we’ll give you a full refund.

Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your fiction writing!

Enroll now and start crafting scenes that will captivate your readers and bring your stories to life!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

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