Overview

Scenes are the working units of story. A scene captures what happens, who is present, where and when it happens, why it matters, and what changes because of it.

This page is the simple entry point for editing a scene. The detailed scene tools help track timing, summary, point of view, location, characters, assets, consequences and revision state without losing continuity.

When Should I Use This?

Use this page when creating a new story beat, adjusting an existing scene, or checking whether a scene has enough purpose and consequence.

How To Use It

Start with the scene title, summary and revision status. Add time, location and point-of-view details when they matter. Record enough continuity information that later scenes can rely on it.

Example

A scene might be: "Beth opens the memory tin and finds a photograph that contradicts what she was told about Annie." The important details are not only the object, but who knows, where it happens and what changes afterward.

Writer Tip

Every scene should leave the story different. The change may be external, emotional, informational or relational.

Common Mistakes

• Writing atmosphere without recording what changes.
• Leaving location, time or point of view vague when continuity depends on them.
• Treating scene summaries as polished prose instead of practical planning notes.

Related Guides

• Scenes
• Chapters
• Characters
• Story Assets