Literature
Advice for Writers of Prose
The Elements of Writing Scenes in Prose
What is a scene? A scene is a term that encompasses not only a situation, but what activity occurs and the setting in which it takes place, the people or animals that are involved, and the nonphysical atmosphere or attributes that correspond. As it is in drama, so it is in other forms of literature.
Think of a scene this way: it is something that MUST take place, either to propel the plot, to develop or reveal character, or to establish a certain mood or setting. If the scene is superfluous (that is, "fluff" or unnecessary), then you do not need to write it or include it in the finished piece. Althoug
