"Good scenes do not exist in isolation. They must be part of a sequence that moves the script forward toward the climax"
Of course Amanda, you know this. Too much talent and success not to.
Bob
I ask myself what is the purpose of the scene. Why does the story need this scene? Will it reveal a character or characters and/or will it move the story forward? Hopefully both.
Once I've got an idea of what the scene should accomplish, I try to make something happen. I think that once you know where the scene is going, it's easier to make things happen to get to where you want to go with it.
OOps, the OP's question was: What do you do when you bore yourself?
I had a teacher once offer that you may ask yourself, if the doorbell or phones rings, who is the person your lead character expects/wishes/hopes to see or hear form and what is the absolute worst news they could deliver.
I have tried it a few times and it always works - jumpstarts the story and gives me plenty to play with.
This thread is awesome!!! It cured my boredom. Thanks everyone for contributing to Mary Poppin's unfortunate expedition. I understand she's packing a rocket launcher now.
Jillybob—Thanks for the kind words and input. They’re much appreciated. Writing something else is a great call.
Ihavebiglips and scripted: Down with your shznite about conflict. Now I’m gonna fvck you up.
Bobmartin—much appreciate your sentiments. Rooting for you this summer.
Ancon—Good point. Have never connected writing with fishing. Now all I have to do is tie-in drinking and gambling and I’m set!
Thatwritergirl: I haven’t taken my dog inside from the rain since I read this. She's out there now, eating the garbagemen. Man is she cute.
Bro— You, your wife, a movie, shoes, and x,y axes? Sounds like a date to remember!
And your daughter’s unfortunate ping pong…I'm gonna let her know she can use her swimming fins to wallop that sucker after she drowns your neighbor with the phonebook.
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