Tag: RevisionStrategy

Edge Coach—Three-Point Scene Analysis for Stronger Endings

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Welcome to Edge Coach, my Tuesday focus on professional story development. As a Fictionary Certified StoryCoach Editor, I share techniques to strengthen your writing and engage your readers. Whether you're revising your first draft or polishing your final one, Edge Coach offers practical guidance for your story.

The Three Points Every Scene Needs

  1. Character Change
  • Entry state vs. exit state
  • Emotional transformation
  • Knowledge gained or lost
  1. Story Movement
  • Plot advancement
  • New complications
  • Stakes escalation
  1. Reader Experience
  • Question answered
  • New question raised
  • Emotional impact

Applying the Three Points to Scene Elements

Entry Hook

  • Establishes character’s initial state
  • Sets scene tension
  • Poses story question

POV Goal

  • Drives character movement
  • Creates story momentum
  • Raises stakes

Scene Middle

  • Develops complications
  • Shows character agency
  • Builds tension

Scene Climax

  • Forces character change
  • Answers scene question
  • Creates consequences

Exit Hook

  • Shows transformation
  • Plants next scene’s seeds
  • Maintains momentum

Scene Name

  • Reflects main change
  • Highlights key element
  • Aids revision tracking

Analysis in Practice

When analyzing your scene, ask:

  1. What changes for the character?
  2. How does the story advance?
  3. What does the reader gain?

If any point is missing, your scene needs strengthening.

StoryCoach Tips

  • Track all three points in your scene outline
  • Verify each element serves multiple points
  • Ensure changes ripple forward
  • Connect points to your story’s theme
  • Build each scene’s points toward your ending

Remember: Strong scenes need more than structure—they need meaningful change on multiple levels.

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