Scenes, Sequels, and Chapters Commentary
If you are new to writing fiction, one of the foundations of writing good fiction is understanding the relationship of how plots are set up. Many new writers spend hours sifting through books to have this mystery unraveled. I remember looking for the answer in the 70’s, and I came away more confused as ever. (I hate to date myself, but there were no Internet resources at the time.)
Today I read Randy Ingermanson’s blog on Scenes, Sequels and Chapters. His breakdown and definition were so clear that it was hard not to get an Oprah “lightbulb moment.” 
This topic generated lots of comments. Most of them concur that renaming scene/sequel would make the concept easier to understand. One popular suggestion is action/reaction.
If you are struggling with how to generate the optimum powerful emotional experience (Randy’s term for playing the scene for everything its worth without getting too melodramatic), then as a writer you have to master scene/sequel or whatever you choose to call it.
This is a must read for both the new writer and the seasoned writer: http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2009/05/25/scenes-sequels-and-chapters/
Be sure to also check out Randy’s free lesson on How to Create the Perfect Scene. You won’t regret taking the time to do this, even if you already know how innately. Bringing someone back to the fundamentals enhances powerful writing rather than detracts.
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