Guest post by C.S. Lakin

You know how complex writing a novel can be.

You not only have to come up with a great premise, engaging characters, high stakes, and conflict that pushes the protagonist toward his goal, but you must also learn how write a scene that compels readers—and fill your book with them.

That is a lot harder than some think. Many writers spend a moment thinking up a vignette but give little regard to the scene’s purpose.

While a checklist can help analyze the structure, it doesn...