1 (edited by Dirk B. 2019-07-07 22:26:23)

Topic: Minor vs. major scene breaks - Writing Craft

My latest book has 2-4 major scenes per chapter, usually alternating between the points of view of two main characters. I'll eventually settle on a few fancy characters to divide major scenes in the finished book (e.g., wingdings or whatever translates well to Kindle). However, I've come across situations in which time elapses and/or location changes within some of the major scenes and I want to skip ahead to the next important event within the same scene. I was thinking of using an extra blank line as minor scene breaks and then, as noted above, something a little fancy for major scene breaks. Is this a reasonable thing to do?

Thanks
Dirk

Re: Minor vs. major scene breaks - Writing Craft

Any of those methods will work or you could simply change the scene through the narrative. Authors differ in how the breaks are handled so you get to choose what seems right in your case. Whatever you decide should transition smoothly for the reader. The mind fills in gaps constantly in life and will do so within the novel unless blasted with something to throw it for an unintentional loop -- you have to work hard for that, lol. Take care. Vern

Re: Minor vs. major scene breaks - Writing Craft

Agree with Vern.

Re: Minor vs. major scene breaks - Writing Craft

Thank ye, kindly.