Hey, it’s Shannon from Flash Fiction Magazine 🤓

Have you ever wondered why some scenes stick with readers for years while others fade from memory before they even finish the book?

It’s not magic or luck. It’s craft.

The scenes we remember most vividly all have specific elements that make them impossible to forget.

This is exactly what Finnian Burnett will be teaching in our Scene Stealers workshop this Sunday, April 13 — how to craft scenes that lodge themselves in your readers’ minds and refuse to let go.

Since you’re part of our mailing list, I wanted to share Finnian’s essential Scene Stealers Checklist with you (PDF download below). This is one of the resources workshop participants will receive, but I’m sharing it now because I believe in providing useful tools, not just workshop promotions.

Here’s what separates forgettable scenes from unforgettable ones:

1. They have a clear purpose — Every great scene advances plot, deepens character, or raises stakes
2. They ground readers in place and time — Without info-dumping
3. They balance action and dialogue — Characters do things while talking
4. They raise emotional or physical stakes — Something important is at risk
5. They use vivid, specific details — Concrete imagery sticks in readers’ minds

Over the next two days, I’ll be sharing specific cheat sheets for each of these elements. But if you want to transform your scene-writing skills with hands-on guidance this weekend, join us for the full workshop.

Scene Stealers: Master the Art of Writing Scenes That Captivate Readers & Editors

👉🏼 Sunday, April 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific

👉🏼 Only $49 (includes lifetime access to the recording)

👉🏼 Registration closes Thursday at 7:00 PM Pacific

— Shannon 🖖🏻

PS Can’t make it live? No problem! We’ll record everything, and you’ll have lifetime access to the workshop materials. Several writers have told me they’ve watched our workshop recordings multiple times and discovered something new with each viewing.

PPS Click here to download the full Scene Stealers Self-Check. Feel free to use it on your current writing projects, whether you join the workshop or not!

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