Hi! I really loved this episode and I had a question. Not sure if this is a common thing, but I've gotten so into the habit of threading in external action, reaction, and internal action, reaction in scenes that I've realized I have no idea how to wrap them up in a resolution.
Like, once the plot train has started I know what to do, but how do I stop the plot threads in a way that doesn't feel too abrupt (which might compete with the climax in terms of tension) or too drawn out?
Long story short, would you be at all willing to do an episode on resolutions in the future? I would really appreciate it.
I want to make sure I understand your question correctly, Emma! You mean resolutions on a scene-by-scene basis?
Assuming that's the case, I don't necessarily resolve each scene completely, but I try to end with the next hook. Readers usually know exactly what my characters think they need to do next/want to do next, etc. That way they keep reading to find out.
But in terms of this episode's content, I think if your character answers a question within themselves, making some sort of decision/learning some sort of lesson that propels them forward, that's plenty for the scene to be resolved.
Hi! I really loved this episode and I had a question. Not sure if this is a common thing, but I've gotten so into the habit of threading in external action, reaction, and internal action, reaction in scenes that I've realized I have no idea how to wrap them up in a resolution.
Like, once the plot train has started I know what to do, but how do I stop the plot threads in a way that doesn't feel too abrupt (which might compete with the climax in terms of tension) or too drawn out?
Long story short, would you be at all willing to do an episode on resolutions in the future? I would really appreciate it.
Thank you for all you do!
I want to make sure I understand your question correctly, Emma! You mean resolutions on a scene-by-scene basis?
Assuming that's the case, I don't necessarily resolve each scene completely, but I try to end with the next hook. Readers usually know exactly what my characters think they need to do next/want to do next, etc. That way they keep reading to find out.
But in terms of this episode's content, I think if your character answers a question within themselves, making some sort of decision/learning some sort of lesson that propels them forward, that's plenty for the scene to be resolved.
Does this help, or make you more confused? 🙃