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Want to Write a Dynamite Novel?

The secret to writing a dynamite novel is to first write a dynamite scene.

Because if you can write one terrific scene, you can write a hundred. And that’s a novel.

This is a short book, with just one goal—to teach you the simple principles you can use right now to design a powerful scene before you write it.

If you’ve already written your novel, you can use these same principles to make each scene better.

About the Book

How to Write a Dynamite Scene Using the Snowflake Method will give you the power tools you need to write scenes that move your reader’s emotions.

You’ll learn

• The one thing your reader most desperately wants. And why.
• How to decide which character should have the point of view.
• The 2 kinds of scenes designed to give your reader a powerful emotional experience—and how to know which to use.
• 5 ways to test that your lead character’s goal in each scene is perfect.
• How to end every scene so it leaves your reader wanting more.
• Why dilemmas are good, and how to know when they’re ruining your story.
• 4 ways to know that your character’s decision will drive your story forward.
• How to know when a scene is broken—and how to fix it.

Excerpt from Chapter 1

Your reader desperately wants one thing.

You have it in your power to give your reader that one thing.

And what is that one thing?

I could tell you what that one thing is, and you would nod and agree that yes, that one thing is clearly something all readers want.

But telling you that one thing wouldn’t make it stick in your mind forever.

I want it to stick.

I’d rather you that one thing. Once you’ve seen it, once you’ve lived it, you’ll never forget it. That one thing will be inside you, fueling everything you write.

So let me tell you a quick story about one of our ancestors who lived many thousands of years ago in a small village on this planet we call home.

When I say he’s our ancestor, I mean it literally—he’s your ancestor and he’s my ancestor and he’s every human’s ancestor.

That ancestor of ours was once a thirteen-year-old boy, the newest man in the village, and the smallest.

Imagine you’re that boy on the day when word comes to the village that there’s a killer tiger ravaging the village’s herd of goats.

The Tale of the Tiger

You’re furious. A drought has been burning the land for many months. That herd of goats is all that keeps your village from starvation.

You’re also terrified. There’s only one way to get rid of a killer tiger. The village has to organize a hunt, find the tiger, and kill it. But that won’t be easy, because there’s nothing more dangerous in your world than a killer tiger.

The village headman sends word around to the whole village. All men meet in the village square, and bring your spear.

When the messenger comes to your hut, he shakes his head and frowns. He thinks you’re too young to go.

In your heart, you’re afraid he’s right. You only just became a man in the last month. You’re small. You’re skinny. You’re weak.

But in your head, you know he’s wrong.

If the village doesn’t kill the tiger, it’s going to steal every last goat, and the village is going to die.

To save your people, you and every man in the village have to work together to kill the tiger.

You know very well you might not come back. A thousand times in the village square, you’ve heard the village story-woman tell the Tale of the Tiger. You know that when a tiger is surrounded by men with spears, it always looks for the weakest man—and attacks that man.

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Read Online How to Write a Dynamite Scene Using the Snowflake Method Advanced Fiction Writing Volume 2 Randy Ingermanson 9781937031183 Books

"I liked the book a lot and found many useful tools. The most useful one is the idea about how each scene needs to be a story in and of itself. I think Mr. Ingermanson has deeply integrated the wisdom of Dwight Swain (from the book "Techniques of the Selling Writer") and made it into his own teaching. Bravo!

My only criticism of this book is that it is really, in the end, more about "How to Tell if You Have Written a Dynamite Scene" than "How to Write One." Bu it is so important for an author to be able to triage his/her scenes - and at the end of the book, the Ingermanson focuses exactly on that. If the book was titled and structured entirely around triage, I would have given it 5 stars. As it is, it contains straightforward and wonderful advice, and I can still wholeheartedly recommend it. And really, when you think about it, telling someone how to triage a scene is pretty damn close to helping them write it in the first place."

Product details Series Advanced Fiction Writing Paperback 154 pages Publisher Ingermanson Communications, Inc.; 1 edition (May 11, 2018) Language English ISBN-10 1937031187

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How to Write a Dynamite Scene Using the Snowflake Method Advanced Fiction Writing Volume 2 Randy Ingermanson 9781937031183 Books Reviews

• When this new book was available for pre-order, I added it to my Wish List immediately. Having been a huge fan of the first book, "How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method," I thought this one would be similar. But it isn't entirely. There are many gems in this book. One in particular changed my thinking about how scenes are made. It was about how each scene should be it's own story with a beginning, middle and end. This book deals with the guidelines of a scene and what's needed to create a strong one. I think this book is ideal for new authors.
  
  However, I became somewhat disenchanted around chapter 13 because the format wasn't how I expected. In the first book, Randy broke down an entire novel into 10 simple steps. At the end of each chapter, you knew exactly what to do. It's not like that with this book. I wished that Randy offered more concise steps about scene construction. Overall, it's worth the $2.99.
  
  There's two other books I wish to include about scenes. One is "How To Write That Scene Professional Techniques For Fiction Authors," by Rayne Hall and "Make a Scene Writing a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time" by Jordan Rosenfeld. Those books coupled with this will give you much confidence with creating all types of scenes.
• Randy Ingermanson breaks the scene-writing process down in a clear and concise manner and has some fun doing it. He continues the theme from his "How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method", honing in on individual scenes. He then shows how each "mini story" contributes to the big picture. Using some well-known examples, he points out how the process plays out to create stories that satisfy readers, and keep them turning pages. I loved the first book and I think I liked this one even more. A must-read, especially for new writers.
• Randy's book is a winner in helping other writers learn the craft. This book will show you the key difference between a so-so writer and a great writer. What is it? Building scenes with Randy's interpretation of the proactive scene and the reactive scene. And placing your protagonist in a situation that becomes a crucible for her. If you're writing sci-fi, fantasy, romance or mysteries this book will help you become the best writer you can be. I used Randy's hints and tips (from his website material which he enhanced in this book) to write my first book and his ideas turned me from a struggling writer to a professional writer.
• I liked the book a lot and found many useful tools. The most useful one is the idea about how each scene needs to be a story in and of itself. I think Mr. Ingermanson has deeply integrated the wisdom of Dwight Swain (from the book "Techniques of the Selling Writer") and made it into his own teaching. Bravo!
  
  My only criticism of this book is that it is really, in the end, more about "How to Tell if You Have Written a Dynamite Scene" than "How to Write One." Bu it is so important for an author to be able to triage his/her scenes - and at the end of the book, the Ingermanson focuses exactly on that. If the book was titled and structured entirely around triage, I would have given it 5 stars. As it is, it contains straightforward and wonderful advice, and I can still wholeheartedly recommend it. And really, when you think about it, telling someone how to triage a scene is pretty damn close to helping them write it in the first place.
• I picked this one up after enjoying his previous book about writing a novel with the snowflake method. This book is concise but packed full of good info, in which the author hones in on how to write good scenes. There isn't going to be much info on how the scenes work together as a narrative outside "proactive" and "reactive" scenes, but you can find that in his other book. Here, he distills down what you need to make captivating scenes that keep readers reading.
  
  I liked how he remained consistent with examples from novels throughout the book. Every concept you learn he reinforces with examples from three popular books, which was helpful in seeing the technique in action.
  
  This is the kind of book I'd like to see more of small chunks of craft that are focused on so you aren't wading through a tom that includes everything about writing. I'm looking forward to what is next.
• omg. OMG OMG OMGOMG
  THIS IS THE BEST Book ever. I've read over a hundred writing books and many articles on story telling and writing scenes.
  This here is the secret sauce.
  I have to say, this is THE book. I was hooked from the beginning and my god. MY FREAKING GOD
  THIS is the ULTIMATE Key.
  I'm a picky reader. Very picky. And this is top notch.
  If I could give this book 100 stars I'd do it in a heartbeat.
• I had previously read How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method and enjoyed it which is why I purchased this book--this book was even more helpful. I hope that Randy writes a book for all aspects of writing. They're fun to read and make the point.
  
  I'd already written several scenes for my historical novel and I'm glad that I was procrastinating so that I didn't have to go back and change too much. By following Randy's methods my scenes are now much more effective (and easier to write), particularly the reactive scenes. His examples gave me a clear insight into the various techniques being described.
  
  Thanks again!
• A must reading for writing scenes that traps the readers. I learnt the basics of a scene from his previous two booksWriting Fiction for Dummies and the Snowflake method for writing a novel. This one explains writing an attention gripping scene in details.