in book writing how do i transition from scene to scene?

Answer 1

Usually by starting a new chapter. However, if you wish to stay in the same chapter and change the scene ... use *** with a line above and below it. Pax - C

Answer 2

You can do it by putting a row of stars between scenes and a phrase in italics describing the location of the new scene. Here's an example from a story I'm writing: http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/libr/a/d/adelheid/geralt7.html.html

Answer 3

If I'm ending a scene, I try to make my characters do something final. They hang up the phone, go to sleep, leave the room, let out a sigh, etc., depending on what is happening at the moment. It just takes practice, so keep working at it!

Answer 4

Subtly. Check out this example:

"Aleksander tried to go back to sleep, but after the third time I heard him cursing quietly under his breath, I knew he was no easier in his mind than I. We were on the road before sunrise." And then it goes straight to describing the journey. ---Transformation by Carol Berg

And, if its a big enough scene change you can change chapters or ~*~*~*~*~ or **** like the above poster mentioned.


Best of luck! :)

Answer 5

I find it's always a good idea to let the reader in on what he/she is supposed to be feeling,smelling,thinking,etc,by describing the srroundings in as much detail as needed to place the reader squarely into the passage

Answer 6

you can go to another paragraph, or another chapter