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Writer Unleashed · June 9 · 18 min

280. Chapters vs. Scenes: What Most Writers Get Wrong

You think in chapters. You write in chapters. And that might be exactly why revision feels impossible. In this episode, I tackle one of the most universal misconceptions I see in first-time novelists — confusing chapters with scenes. I'll explain why scenes are the real building blocks of your story, what a scene actually does, and how understanding this distinction will help you write a tighter, more unified story. Episode Web Page Stuck in your draft? Join my free live masterclass, From Stuck to Story, and find the structure that's already in what you've written. Sessions start Tuesday, October 13, and seats are limited. Save yours here: https://mylivemasterclass.com

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You think in chapters. You write in chapters. And that might be exactly why revision feels impossible. In this episode, I tackle one of the most universal misconceptions I see in first-time novelists — confusing chapters with scenes. I'll explain why scenes are the real building blocks of your story, what a scene actually does, and how understanding this distinction will help you write a tighter, more unified story.

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Stuck in your draft? Join my free live masterclass, From Stuck to Story, and find the structure that's already in what you've written.

Sessions start Tuesday, October 13, and seats are limited. Save yours here:
 https://mylivemasterclass.com


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