Comments on: Six Tips for How to Write a Compelling Action Scene https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/ Helping writers become bestselling authors Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:10:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Glynis Jolly https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756436 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:38:39 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756436 I assume much of this article can be applied to any scene. It’s given me strategies for my revisions. Thank you.

]]> By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756376 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:21:12 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756376 These are great questions – even when emotions are heightened, motivation is always the key, and every action, choice and decision (and punch!) will be steered by it. It’s all about what motivation is rising to the top in that moment. Thanks so much, Emily!

]]> By: Emily Young https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756374 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:08:20 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756374 In reply to Peggy Lovelace Ellis.

I’m always amazed at some of the things my characters hide from me until I ask!

]]> By: Emily Young https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756373 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:54:15 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756373 In reply to Ruchama Burrell.

Ooh I relate to that procrastination! Thank you for bringing up that important point — a fight can definitely be without swords or fists 🙂

]]> By: Emily Young https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756372 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:53:17 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756372 In reply to Mindy Alyse Weiss.

Yay! They’ve helped me with some of my recent action scenes so I hope they help you too 🙂

]]> By: Emily Young https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756371 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:52:36 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756371 In reply to Jemima Pett.

I love that you interview your characters on your blog! I’ll have to check that out. Will you share the link?

]]> By: Emily Young https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756370 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:52:00 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756370 In reply to Cathryn Cade.

I’m so glad you found it helpful! I have been trying to remind myself of the importance of emotional change/growth when I write, too. It’s interesting that you used that instinctively.

]]> By: Emily Young https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756369 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:50:41 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756369 In reply to BECCA PUGLISI.

Thank you so much! I totally agree that action scenes don’t have to be fights – even a dance is an action scene.

]]> By: Peggy Lovelace Ellis https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756368 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:49:14 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756368 Excellebt, Emily! We ask ourselves what the characters think, but asking THEM is a whole ‘nother ballgame, something which we should do consistently. I freely admit the idea had never occurred to me! Perhaps the most difficult part of writing/editing fiction is POV, so thanks for your input on this point too.

]]> By: BECCA PUGLISI https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756367 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:40:57 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756367 This is great advice, Emily. Actions scenes (in some form or another) are common for writers of all genres, so this is information everyone can use.

]]> By: Cathryn Cade https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756366 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:53:07 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756366 Super helpful post, Emily. Love the piece about emotional change/growth as a result. Looking back over my books, I can see where I’ve used that instinctively, but also times I’ve failed to do so.

]]> By: Jemima Pett https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/04/six-tips-for-how-to-write-a-compelling-action-scene/#comment-756364 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:58:21 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=46669#comment-756364 Oh, I like this. Never thought of asking them while I write. I have found I’ve learned a huge amount about them when I’ve interviewed them for my blog, though.

Might do another series of that this summer…

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