How to Write an Action Scene that Makes Readers Bite their Nails
No matter the genre, nothing grabs a reader's attention and keeps her riveted to your story like an adrenaline-fueled action scene.
However, like diffusing a bomb, writing an action scene requires precision and skill—a delicate balance between vivid description, pacing, emotion, and tension.
In this week's writer coaching session, I'll show you the secrets to crafting action scenes that make your readers hold their breaths in pulse-pounding anticipation and leave them begging for more.
🎁 I HAVE A GIFT FOR YOU! Click this link to watch my free workshop, The 6 Essential Elements of a Powerful Story. https://www.b2writercoaching.com/work...
--------------------
▶️ PLAYLIST: Check out this playlist for tips and techniques to make your story's scenes powerful! • Scene-Writing Tips
--------------------
🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
The REAL Method to Creating Unforgettable Characters: https://www.b2writercoaching.com/real
How to Write an Action Scene (blog post): https://www.b2writercoaching.com/how-...
--------------------
🎥 RELATED VIDEOS:
10 Types of Conflict that Can Power Up Your Story: • 10 Types of Conflict that Can Power Up You...
How and Why to Eliminate -ly Adverbs from Your Story: • How and Why to Eliminate -ly Adverbs from ...
Is Passive Voice Sabotaging Your Story? • Is Passive Voice Sabotaging Your Story?
How to Give Your Character a Unique Voice: • How to Give Your Character a Unique Voice
How to Make Readers Feel Your Characters' Emotions: • How to Write Powerful Character Emotions R...
How to Describe Sensory Details in Your Story without "Telling": • How to Describe Sensory Details in Your St...
Is Every Scene in Your Story Necessary? (Scene Purpose): • Is Every Scene in Your Story Necessary? (S...
12 Types of Scenes to Keep Readers Turning Pages: • 12 Types of Scenes to Keep Readers Turning...
--------------------
✍️ LET'S WORK TOGETHER!
To find out more about the editing services I offer and request a. FREE sample edit, visit: https://www.b2writercoaching.com/editing
--------------------
📖 CHAPTERS:
0:01 Introduction
0:48 A Gift for You
1:26 New Video Series
1:56 What is an action scene, and why should your story include one?
2:48 Mistakes to avoid when writing an action scene
6:25 Action Scene Tips 1-4: Serving the Story
8:47 Action Scene Tips 5-10: Creating Tension
12:10 Action Scene Tips 11-13: Focusing on Characters
14:47 Action Scene Tips 14-16: Using Description
16:38 This Week’s Power-Up
--------------------
📘 MY BOOKS:
"Tria" (FREE short story) https://bridgettpowersauthor.com/free...
"Keeper of Shadows" (epic fantasy novel) https://amzn.to/3CWirza
--------------------
🛠 TOOLS & SOFTWARE I USE:
(These are affiliate links, so if you sign up, you'll support my channel at no extra cost to you.)
Scrivener: https://www.b2writercoaching.com/scri... (writing, plotting, organizing book research, character &; setting info, etc.)
Vellum: https://www.b2writercoaching.com/vellum (interior book formatting)
Canva: https://www.b2writercoaching.com/canva (graphic design for social media, book promotion materials, presentations, etc.)
Descript: https://www.b2writercoaching.com/desc... (document-style video & audio editing, creating reels & audiograms, etc.)
--------------------
👥 LET'S CONNECT!
FREE Resources (website & blog): http://b2writercoaching.com
Instagram: / yourstorycoach
Facebook: / b2storycoach
LinkedIn: / bridgett-powers-story-coach
Pinterest: https://pin.it/1KNquU0
--------------------
#actionscene #writingtips #authortube #fictionwriting #writercoach #novelwriting #memoirwriting