# Scenes

# Heading

a.k.a., Title, Scene Title, Slugline, Segment Title

In a screenplay, a heading describes a specific location and time. In other mediums, a scene heading can be used more generically to summarize or setup the content of a scene.

# Body

a.k.a., Content, Script

Content describing the things that characters do, say, or feel in a given scene, and formatted to fit a specific medium.

# Story Event

a.k.a., Setup, Payoff, Story Event

An occurrence in a Plot Thread that relates to another that comes either before or after.

# Summary

A brief description of the events of a scene which, when exported to .fdx, maps directly to the Summary feature in Final Draft.

# Tags

Custom keywords for tracking the frequency of topics throughout the story.

# Theme

The content of a scene should address your story's theme in one of four ways:

  • Explored - Touching on one or more aspects of the theme but not taking a strong stance on the core message.

  • Challenged - Playing devil's advocate by exploring the other side of the thematic argument, making things less preachy.

  • Stated - Clearly stating the theme's core message in unambiguous.

  • Symbolized - Presenting a visual or conceptual metaphor that explores the theme.

# Tone -/+

a.k.a., Emotional Value

The shift between positive and negative energy of a scene. Positive for when circumstances improve, negative for when they worsen.

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