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Tips for Writing a Difficult Scene

Every writer inevitably gets to that scene that just doesn't want to work. It doesn't flow, no matter how hard you try. Well, here are some things to try to get out of that rut:

1. Change the weather

I know this doesn't sound like it'll make much of a difference, but trust me when I say it does.

Every single time I've tried this, it worked and the scene flowed magically.

2. Change the POV

If your book has multiple POV characters, it might be a good idea to switch the scene to another character's perspective.

9/10 times, this will make the scene flow better.

3. Start the scene earlier/later

Oftentimes, a scene just doesn't work because you're not starting in the right place.

Perhaps you're starting too late and giving too little context. Perhaps some description or character introspection is needed before you dive in.

Alternatively, you may be taking too long to get to the actual point of the scene. Would it help to dive straight into the action without much ado?

4. Write only the dialogue

If your scene involves dialogue, it can help immensely to write only the spoken words the first time round.

It's even better if you highlight different characters' speech in different colors.

Then, later on, you can go back and fill in the dialogue tags, description etc.

5. Fuck it and use a placeholder

If nothing works, it's time to move on.

Rather than perpetually getting stuck on that one scene, use a placeholder. Something like: [they escape somehow] or [big emotional talk].

And then continue with the draft.

This'll help you keep momentum and, maybe, make the scene easier to write later on once you have a better grasp on the plot and characters.

Trust me, I do this all the time.

It can take some practice to get past your Type A brain screaming at you, but it's worth it.

So, those are some things to try when a scene is being difficult. I hope that these tips help :)

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Yessss

I would like to remind everyone that canon is as fictional as your headcanon or your fics. At the end of the day, canon does not matter at all if you don’t want it to. So, create your own AUs, your own headcanons, your own art depicting it all. That’s your reality, enjoy it.

In short, FUCK CANON. Enjoy the characters and the story the way you want to. Canon has no hold on you.

At the end of the day, canon is just as much fiction as your take on the story.

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I was reading this avengers fanfic and look at this Thor dialogue.

ISN'T THAT ADORABLE

#thor #loki #norse mythology #mcu #loki odinson #loki laufeyson #god of mischief #loki (marvel) #twhiddleston #tomhiddleston #hiddlestan #chris hemsworth #god of thunder #marvel #fanfic

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Just gifs of Tom Hiddleston because he is a perfect, flaw less, human being and why not.

What an adorable man😊⬇️

Ok, this is just hot as fuck⬇️

Look at that cute face of his🥺⬇️

Anyways, more later.

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Just gifs of Tom Hiddleston

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Tom Hiddleston,

IS INSANELY,

ATTRACTIVE.

#tomhiddleston #twhiddleston #hiddlestan #hiddles #hiddlestoners #avengers #marvel #loki

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This is so adorable🥺

THOMAS WILLIAM HIDDLESTON : Lighting Up The World With His Never Changing Beautiful Smile Since 1981

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HOW IS THIS MAN SO ATTRACTIVE FOR F*CKS SAKES

IT SHOULD BE MADE ILLEGAL FOR TOM HIDDLESTON TO LOOK STRAIGHT INTO THE CAMERA.

I MEAN,

JUST

LOOK

AT

HIM.

HE KNOWS WHAT IT DOES TO US.

HE BLOODY WELL KNOWS IT.

Friendly Reminder : Don’t forget to breathe, honey.