Connecting Scenes

These scenes connect action A with B. If the character is physically going to another place, a break can serve the purpose, and the action begins anew with scene B. Overuse of this technique yields an effect similar to watching Sesame Street. Enter the chase scene, exciting for the reader-but an exacting task for the writer. But since we aim to please.... Other connecting scenes involve motivating people. Since people thinking can be as fascinating as ink drying, conversation is often employed--it reads faster. But unless the writer uses humor, exposes more about the characters, and keeps the dialogue on topic, these scenes read like bad amateur theater. Essentially every scene , even a connecting scene has to be enjoyable to read and is therefore as important as that final scene you are driving the book towards. A good novel isn't just a great opening idea rushing to fulfillment, it's all those scenes in between.